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
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.
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 Tannodia genus
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,