Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
321434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 178 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320766

Common Names

  • Tannodia nitida
  • Nitida Tannodia
  • Nitida Mahogany

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Description

Tannodia nitida (also called Shiny Tannodia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tannodia nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped, with five petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: thin, green, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tannodia nitida is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.

Where to Find Tannodia nitida

Tannodia nitida is native to tropical rainforests in Central and West Africa.

Tannodia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tannodia nitida?

Tannodia nitida

What is the family of Tannodia nitida?

Asteraceae

What are the common names of Tannodia nitida?

Shiny Tannodia, Shiny Tannodia Grass, Shiny Tannodia Weed

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References