Status:
valid
Authors:
Drake
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 9: 39 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135005
Common Names
- Tina isaloensis
- Isalo Tina
- Isaloensis Tina
Description
Tina isaloensis (also called Isalo Tina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Tina isaloensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tina isaloensis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tina isaloensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tina isaloensis
Tina isaloensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Tina genus
Tina antongiliensis,
Tina coursii,
Tina chrysophylla,
Tina dissitiflora,
Tina suarezensis,
Tina macrocarpa,
Tina phellocarpa,
Tina tamatavensis,
Tina urschii,
Tina vadonii,
Tina isaloensis,
Tina apiculata,
Tina dasycarpa,
Tina fulvinervis,
Tina isoneura,
Tina striata,
Tina thouarsiana,
Tina conjugata,
Tina chapelieriana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family