Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
corcovadensis
ID:
1066113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Glaz.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 479, cum descr. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065451

Common Names

  • Corcovadensis Tontelea
  • Corcovadensis Tontelea Tree
  • Corcovadensis Tontelea Plant

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Description

Tontelea corcovadensis (also called Corcovado tontelea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in the understory of moist forests. It has alternate, simple, ovate leaves with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelea corcovadensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tontelea corcovadensis has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea corcovadensis is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Tontelea corcovadensis

Tontelea corcovadensis can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15600149: Based on the initial data import
Auguste François Marie Glaziou (1828-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glaz.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.