Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 83 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410777
Common Names
- Tournefortia cuspidata
- Cuspidate Tournefortia
- Cuspidate Shrubby Seablite
Synonyms
- Tournefortia obscura A.DC. [unknown]
- Tournefortia setifera Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
Description
Tournefortia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tournefortia cuspidata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tournefortia cuspidata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tournefortia cuspidata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Tournefortia cuspidata
Tournefortia cuspidata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Tournefortia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tournefortia cuspidata?
Tournefortia cuspidata
What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia cuspidata?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
What is the flowering period of Tournefortia cuspidata?
Spring and summer
Species in the Tournefortia genus
Tournefortia gardneri,
Tournefortia gibberosa,
Tournefortia gnaphalodes,
Tournefortia gracilipes,
Tournefortia glabra,
Tournefortia fuliginosa,
Tournefortia dracrophylla,
Tournefortia foetidissima,
Tournefortia elongata,
Tournefortia roigii,
Tournefortia ramonensis,
Tournefortia ovata,
Tournefortia rollotii,
Tournefortia romeroi,
Tournefortia roxburghii,
Tournefortia restrepoae,
Tournefortia pauciflora,
Tournefortia killipii,
Tournefortia intonsa,
Tournefortia khasiana,
Tournefortia hispida,
Tournefortia hookeri,
Tournefortia heyneana,
Tournefortia macrostachya,
Tournefortia densiflora,
Tournefortia belizensis,
Tournefortia bicolor,
Tournefortia bojeri,
Tournefortia brantii,
Tournefortia cuspidata,
Tournefortia conocarpa,
Tournefortia caracasana,
Tournefortia candidula,
Tournefortia caribaea,
Tournefortia canescens,
Tournefortia wightii,
Tournefortia walkerae,
Tournefortia sibirica,
Tournefortia selleana,
Tournefortia staminea,
Tournefortia smaragdina,
Tournefortia scabrida,
Tournefortia scabra,
Tournefortia trichocalycina,
Tournefortia ulei,
Tournefortia urceolata,
Tournefortia subspicata,
Tournefortia subtropica,
Tournefortia ternata,
Tournefortia brevilobata,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,