Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
touranensis
ID:
1520942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bân) I.M.Turner

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 70: 685 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007620

Common Names

  • Sphaerocoryne touranensis
  • Touranensis Sphaerocoryne
  • Touranensis Globe-flower

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Description

Sphaerocoryne touranensis (also called Touranian Sphaerocoryne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocoryne touranensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sphaerocoryne touranensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerocoryne touranensis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Sphaerocoryne touranensis

Sphaerocoryne touranensis is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77195461-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.