Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiflora
ID:
407772

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.S.Barros & G.Mariz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 32: 63 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407104

Common Names

  • Acutiflora Tovomita
  • Sharp-flower Tovomita
  • Sharp Tovomita

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Description

Tovomita acutiflora (also called Sharp-Flowered Tovomita, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tovomita acutiflora is used as a timber tree and is also used for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tovomita acutiflora has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovomita acutiflora is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Tovomita acutiflora

Tovomita acutiflora is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tovomita acutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tovomita acutiflora?

Tovomita acutiflora

What is the common name of Tovomita acutiflora?

Sharp-flowered Tovomita

Where is Tovomita acutiflora native to?

Brazil

Species in the Tovomita genus

Tovomita tenuiflora, Tovomita spruceana, Tovomita stergiosii, Tovomita weddelliana, Tovomita trojitana, Tovomita turbinata, Tovomita umbellata, Tovomita obovata, Tovomita plumieri, Tovomita parviflora, Tovomita macrocarpa, Tovomita longifolia, Tovomita macrophylla, Tovomita riedeliana, Tovomita rileyi, Tovomita rubella, Tovomita schomburgkii, Tovomita humilis, Tovomita killipii, Tovomita atropurpurea, Tovomita auriculata, Tovomita brasiliensis, Tovomita carinata, Tovomita brevistaminea, Tovomita albiflora, Tovomita acutiflora, Tovomita glazioviana, Tovomita gracilipes, Tovomita coriacea, Tovomita elliptica, Tovomita fructipendula, Tovomita fanshawei, Tovomita foldatsii, Tovomita eggersii, Tovomita angustata, Tovomita gazelii, Tovomita micrantha, Tovomita clarkii, Tovomita calodictyos, Tovomita grata, Tovomita mangle, Tovomita obscura, Tovomita uniflora, Tovomita amazonica, Tovomita caloneura, Tovomita chachapoyasensis, Tovomita duckei, Tovomita glossophylla, Tovomita krukovii, Tovomita lanceolata,

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

IPNI record: 255598-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001230473
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50063587: Originally associated with wfo-0001230473
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431723: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50063587: Originally associated with wfo-0001230473
Maria Silveira de Barros: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Barros' in the authors string.
Geraldo Mariz (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mariz' in the authors string.