Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
1135726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 663 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135064



Common Names

  • Tina striata
  • Tina Striate
  • Tina striate


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Description

Tina striata (also called Tina striata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tina striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tina striata sub. trijuga (Radlk.) Capuron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tina striata is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tina striata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.

Where to Find Tina striata

Tina striata is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References