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
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.
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 Tamonea genus
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
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].