Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1143499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 3: 246 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142837



Common Names

  • Tovaria diffusa
  • Diffuse Tovaria
  • Tovaria Diffusa


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Uses & Benefits

Tovaria diffusa is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tovaria diffusa has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovaria diffusa is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Tovaria diffusa

Tovaria diffusa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Tovaria genus

Species in the Tovariaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32300008: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.