Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
411860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 21: 299 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411192

Common Names

  • Tassadia geniculata
  • Geniculate Tassadia
  • Geniculate Waxflower

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Description

Tassadia geniculata (also called Tassadia geniculata, 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 geniculata 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 geniculata 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 geniculata 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 geniculata

Tassadia geniculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Tassadia geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tassadia geniculata?

Tassadia geniculata

What is the common name of Tassadia geniculata?

Geniculata

Where is Tassadia geniculata 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-2438140: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.