Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1296728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 957 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296066

Common Names

  • Guianan Tovomita
  • Guianan Tovomitopsis
  • Tovomita Guianensis

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Description

Tovomita guianensis (also called Tovomita, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tovomita guianensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tovomita guianensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovomita guianensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tovomita guianensis

Tovomita guianensis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.

Tovomita guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tovomita guianensis?

Tovomita guianensis

What is the common name of Tovomita guianensis?

Guiana Tovomita

Where is Tovomita guianensis found?

Central and South America

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,