Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
411855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 579 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411187

Common Names

  • Tassadia propinqua
  • Proximate Tassadia
  • Proximate Waxflower

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Synonyms

  • Tassadia minutiflora Malme [unknown]
  • Tassadia comosa E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Tassadia angustifolia Malme [unknown]
  • Tassadia sprucei E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Tassadia rusbyi J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Tassadia propinqua (also called Tassadia propinqua, 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 propinqua 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 propinqua 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 propinqua 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 propinqua

Tassadia propinqua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Tassadia propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tassadia propinqua?

Tassadia propinqua

What is the common name of Tassadia propinqua?

Propinqua

Where is Tassadia propinqua found?

It is found in the Philippines

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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