Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
1328345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Liede & Rapini

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 608 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340799

Common Names

  • Tassadia stricta
  • Stricta Tassadia
  • Stricta Tree

Searching for Tassadia stricta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tassadia stricta (also called Strict Tassadia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tassadia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tassadia stricta is white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

Searching for Tassadia stricta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tassadia stricta is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tassadia stricta

Tassadia stricta is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Tassadia stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tassadia stricta?

Tassadia stricta

What is the common name of Tassadia stricta?

Strict Tassadia

What is the natural habitat of Tassadia stricta?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.