Mammea touriga - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
touriga
ID:
1261738
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White & W.D.Francis) L.S.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 70: 27 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261076
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mammea touriga (also called Touriga, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, mangroves, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mammea touriga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mammea touriga is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mammea touriga is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Mammea touriga
Mammea touriga is native to South America and can be found in the dry forests of Brazil and Peru.
Mammea touriga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mammea touriga?
Mammea touriga
What type of plant is Mammea touriga?
It is a succulent plant.
Where does Mammea touriga grow?
It is native to the Caucasus region.
Species in the Mammea genus
Mammea americana, Mammea africana, Mammea anastomosans, Mammea angustifolia, Mammea aruana, Mammea acuminata, Mammea woodii, Mammea reticulata, Mammea sanguinea, Mammea siamensis, Mammea suriga, Mammea timorensis, Mammea veimauriensis, Mammea papyracea, Mammea ramiflora, Mammea malayana, Mammea grandifolia, Mammea harmandii, Mammea lancilimba, Mammea micrantha, Mammea nervosa, Mammea neurophylla, Mammea papuana, Mammea glaucifolia, Mammea glauca, Mammea congregata, Mammea cordata, Mammea eugenioides, Mammea calophylloides, Mammea bongo, Mammea brevipes, Mammea brevipetiolata, Mammea calciphila, Mammea pseudoprotorhus, Mammea zeereae, Mammea megaphylla, Mammea touriga, Mammea cauliflora, Mammea sessiliflora, Mammea immansueta, Mammea punctata, Mammea sinclairii, Mammea novoguineensis, Mammea odorata, Mammea usambarensis, Mammea yunnanensis,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50198093: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
William D. Francis (1889-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Francis' in the authors string.
Lindsay Stuart Smith (1917-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Sm.' in the authors string.