Status:
valid
Authors:
J.K.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 2: 138 (1999).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325442
Common Names
- Tintinnabularia murallensis
- Murallensis Tintinnabularia
- Murallensis Bellflower
Description
Tintinnabularia murallensis (also called Murall's 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 murallensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make a herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tintinnabularia murallensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tintinnabularia murallensis 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 murallensis
Tintinnabularia murallensis can be found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Tintinnabularia murallensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tintinnabularia murallensis?
Tintinnabularia murallensis
What is the common name of Tintinnabularia murallensis?
Wall-building tintinnid
Where is Tintinnabularia murallensis found?
Tintinnabularia murallensis is found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Species in the Tintinnabularia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,