Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subbiflora
ID:
321412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 106 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320744



Common Names

  • Tamonea subbiflora
  • Subbiflora Tamonea
  • Subbiflora Mahogany


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Description

Tamonea subbiflora (also called Subbiflorous Tamonea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching a height of up to 10 m. It is native to Colombia, where it is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tamonea subbiflora 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 subbiflora is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.

Where to Find Tamonea subbiflora

Tamonea subbiflora is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Tamonea subbiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamonea subbiflora?

Tamonea subbiflora

What is the family of Tamonea subbiflora?

Asteraceae

What are the common names of Tamonea subbiflora?

Subbiflora Rice, Subbiflora Rice Grass, Subbiflora Rice Weed

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249294-2: 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].