Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
mauritioides
ID:
414596

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 481 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413928

Common Names

  • Mauritian Tontelea
  • Tontelea mauritioides
  • Tontelea

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Synonyms

  • Salacia mauritioides A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tontelea weberbaueri A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia weberbaueri (A.C.Sm.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Tontelea mauritioides (also called Mauritioides 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 mauritioides 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 mauritioides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea mauritioides is a perennial herb native to Brazil. 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 mauritioides

Tontelea mauritioides is native to Central and South America.

Tontelea mauritioides FAQ

What type of plant is Tontelea mauritioides?

Tontelea mauritioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Tontelea mauritioides found?

Tontelea mauritioides is found in Central America.

What is the growth habit of Tontelea mauritioides?

Tontelea mauritioides is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,

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