Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 214 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277615
Common Names
- Tovomita obscura
- Obscura Tovomita
- Tovomita
Description
Tovomita obscura (also called Obscure Tovomita, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tovomita obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tovomita obscura has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tovomita obscura is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tovomita obscura
Tovomita obscura is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Tovomita obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tovomita obscura?
Tovomita obscura
What is the natural habitat of Tovomita obscura?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What are the growth requirements of Tovomita obscura?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
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,