Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boxiana
ID:
321400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) R.A.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 288 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320732



Common Names

  • Tamonea boxiana
  • Boxiana Tamonea
  • Boxiana Mahogany


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Description

Tamonea boxiana (also called Box's Tamonea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Bangladesh. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in tropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Tamonea boxiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped, with five petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: thin, green, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamonea boxiana can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 1-2 feet apart.

Where to Find Tamonea boxiana

Tamonea boxiana can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Tamonea boxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamonea boxiana?

Tamonea boxiana

What is the common name of Tamonea boxiana?

Box's Tamonea

What is the natural habitat of Tamonea boxiana?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

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References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945889-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].