Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gratissima
ID:
326108

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6(4): 392. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325440

Common Names

  • Tintinnabularia gratissima
  • Gratissima Tintinnabularia
  • Gratissima Bellflower

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Description

Tintinnabularia gratissima (also called Gratissima Tintinnabularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tintinnabularia gratissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tintinnabularia gratissima has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tintinnabularia gratissima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tintinnabularia gratissima

Tintinnabularia gratissima can be found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Tintinnabularia gratissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tintinnabularia gratissima?

Tintinnabularia gratissima

What are the common names of Tintinnabularia gratissima?

Gratissima Tintinnabularia, Gratissima Tintinnabularia Tree

Where is Tintinnabularia gratissima native to?

Tintinnabularia gratissima is native to Africa

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,

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