Tassadia emygdioi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emygdioi
ID:
411868
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fontella
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 21: 368 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411200
Common Names
- Tassadia emygdioi
- Emygdio's Tassadia
- Tassadia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tassadia emygdioi (also called Tassadia emygdioi, 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 emygdioi 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 emygdioi 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 emygdioi can be propagated by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Tassadia emygdioi
Tassadia emygdioi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Tassadia emygdioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tassadia emygdioi?
Tassadia emygdioi
What is the common name of Tassadia emygdioi?
Emygdioi
Where is Tassadia emygdioi 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-2438156: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.