Tynanthus densiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflorus
ID:
1306303
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.C.Medeiros & L.G.Lohmann
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 42: 79 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318757
Common Names
- Tynanthus
- Dense-Flowered Tynanthus
- Densiflorus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tynanthus densiflorus (also called Tynanthus densiflorus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a spreading habit. The leaves are elliptic, oblong and up to 10 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Tynanthus densiflorus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tynanthus densiflorus has white flowers with yellowish-greenish sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tynanthus densiflorus is an easy-to-grow shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Tynanthus densiflorus
Tynanthus densiflorus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Tynanthus densiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tynanthus densiflorus?
Tynanthus densiflorus
What type of plant is Tynanthus densiflorus?
A perennial shrub
Where is Tynanthus densiflorus native to?
South America
Species in the Tynanthus genus
Tynanthus labiatus, Tynanthus guatemalensis, Tynanthus cognatus, Tynanthus fasciculatus, Tynanthus gondotianus, Tynanthus polyanthus, Tynanthus pubescens, Tynanthus micranthus, Tynanthus sastrei, Tynanthus panurensis, Tynanthus macranthus, Tynanthus croatianus, Tynanthus schumannianus, Tynanthus goudotiana, Tynanthus espiritosantensis, Tynanthus densiflorus, Tynanthus gondotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
Maria Cláudia M.P. de Medeiros: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Medeiros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142875-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].