Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
458618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457950



Common Names

  • Tasmannia Elongata
  • Elongate Tasmannia
  • Mountain Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Drimys elongata Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Tasmannia elongata (also called Elongate Tasmannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Winteraceae family. It is found in Southeast Asia, and is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tasmannia elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: small, green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tasmannia elongata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to prune the plant after flowering to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Tasmannia elongata

Tasmannia elongata is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Tasmannia elongata FAQ

What are the common names of Tasmannia elongata?

Common names of Tasmannia elongata include elongate pepperbush and Tasmanian pepperbush.

What is the native habitat of Tasmannia elongata?

Tasmannia elongata is native to Tasmania, Australia.

How big can Tasmannia elongata grow?

Tasmannia elongata can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Tasmannia genus

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555228-1: Based on the initial data import