Tontelea hondurensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hondurensis
ID:
414594
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 486 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413926
Common Names
- Honduran Tontelea
- Tontelea hondurensis
- Tontelea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tontelea hondurensis (also called Honduran Tontelea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, open areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spherical cluster and are surrounded by four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Tontelea hondurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tontelea hondurensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tontelea hondurensis is a perennial herb native to Honduras. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Tontelea hondurensis
Tontelea hondurensis is native to Central and South America.
Tontelea hondurensis FAQ
What type of plant is Tontelea hondurensis?
Tontelea hondurensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Tontelea hondurensis found?
Tontelea hondurensis is found in Central America.
What is the growth habit of Tontelea hondurensis?
Tontelea hondurensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.
Species in the Tontelea genus
Tontelea attenuata, Tontelea hondurensis, Tontelea mauritioides, Tontelea laxiflora, Tontelea cylindrocarpa, Tontelea congestiflora, Tontelea coriacea, Tontelea sandwithii, Tontelea corcovadensis, Tontelea emarginata, Tontelea leptophylla, Tontelea corymbosa, Tontelea tenuicula, Tontelea lanceolata, Tontelea micrantha, Tontelea miersii, Tontelea martiana, Tontelea fuliginea, Tontelea passiflora,
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 kew-2443069: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.