Tassadia capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1250802
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.Stevens
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 408 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250140
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Tassadia capitata (also called Capitate Tassadia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tassadia capitata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tassadia capitata is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.
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Tassadia capitata is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Tassadia capitata
Tassadia capitata is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Tassadia capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tassadia capitata?
Tassadia capitata
What is the common name of Tassadia capitata?
Headed Tassadia
What is the natural habitat of Tassadia capitata?
Grasslands and scrub
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 tro-50153651: Based on the initial data import
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.