Tassadia lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
411853
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 579 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411185
Common Names
- Tassadia lanceolata
- Lanceolate Tassadia
- Lanceolate Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tassadia lanceolata (also called Tassadia lanceolata, 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Tassadia lanceolata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa.
Tassadia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tassadia lanceolata?
Tassadia lanceolata
What is the common name of Tassadia lanceolata?
Lanceolata
Where is Tassadia lanceolata 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
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102121-1: Based on the initial data import