Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
boliviana
ID:
408267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swart) Daly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 130 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407599

Common Names

  • Bolivian Trattinnickia
  • Bolivian Ternstroemia
  • Bolivian Cleyera

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Synonyms

  • Trattinnickia lawrancei boliviana Swart [unknown]

Description

Trattinnickia boliviana (also called Bolivian Trattinnickia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and prefers humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trattinnickia boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trattinnickia boliviana has yellow flowers with red centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are very fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trattinnickia boliviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trattinnickia boliviana

Trattinnickia boliviana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Trattinnickia boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia boliviana?

Trattinnickia boliviana

What type of plant is Trattinnickia boliviana?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Trattinnickia boliviana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2432646: Based on the initial data import
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Swart (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swart' in the authors string.