Tassadia burchelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchelii
ID:
411857
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 230 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411189
Common Names
- Tassadia burchelii
- Burchel's Tassadia
- Burchel's Waxflower
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- Tassadia multiflora Malme [unknown]
Description
Tassadia burchelii (also called Tassadia burchelii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a hairy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Tassadia burchelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tassadia burchelii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tassadia burchelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Tassadia burchelii
Tassadia burchelii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Tassadia burchelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tassadia burchelii?
Tassadia burchelii
What is the common name of Tassadia burchelii?
Burchelii
Where is Tassadia burchelii found?
It is found in the Philippines
Species in the Tassadia genus
Tassadia obovata, Tassadia medinae, Tassadia rizzoana, Tassadia lanceolata, Tassadia ovalifolia, Tassadia propinqua, Tassadia burchelii, Tassadia geniculata, Tassadia castellanosii, Tassadia manarae, Tassadia kamaensis, Tassadia emygdioi, Tassadia trailiana, Tassadia berteroanum, Tassadia aristata, Tassadia ivonae, Tassadia grazielae, Tassadia milanezii, Tassadia decaisneana, Tassadia guianensis, Tassadia leptobotrys, Tassadia martiana, Tassadia cordata, Tassadia valioi, Tassadia capitata, Tassadia richardiana, Tassadia stricta, Tassadia decalepis, Tassadia fosteri, Tassadia pentalepis, Tassadia guanchezii,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2438138: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.