Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
411366

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens ex Galeotti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(2): 333 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410698

Common Names

  • Tournefortia densiflora
  • Densiflora Tournefortia
  • Tournefortia

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Synonyms

  • Tournefortia scholastica Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Tournefortia densiflora (also called Tournefortia densiflora, among many other common names) is a shrub with small white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It grows in moist grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia densiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia densiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia densiflora is a shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Both cuttings and seeds should be kept moist until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Tournefortia densiflora

Tournefortia densiflora is native to Mexico.

Tournefortia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia densiflora?

Tournefortia densiflora

What is the common name of Tournefortia densiflora?

Dense-flowered Tournefortia

What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia densiflora?

Dry deciduous forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2437230: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.