Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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.