Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 359 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657495
Common Names
- Drymonia turrialvae
- Turrialvae Drymonia
- Turrialva Drymonia
Description
Drymonia turrialvae (also called 'Turrialba Drymonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Drymonia turrialvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drymonia turrialvae has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drymonia turrialvae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Drymonia turrialvae
Drymonia turrialvae is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Drymonia turrialvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drymonia turrialvae?
Drymonia turrialvae
What is the family of Drymonia turrialvae?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Drymonia turrialvae?
Turrialba Drymonia
Species in the Drymonia genus
Drymonia tomentulifera,
Drymonia aciculata,
Drymonia affinis,
Drymonia alloplectoides,
Drymonia ambonensis,
Drymonia anisophylla,
Drymonia antherocycla,
Drymonia brochidodroma,
Drymonia candida,
Drymonia chiribogana,
Drymonia coccinea,
Drymonia conchocalyx,
Drymonia coriacea,
Drymonia crassa,
Drymonia crenatiloba,
Drymonia dodsonii,
Drymonia doratostyla,
Drymonia dressleri,
Drymonia ecuadorensis,
Drymonia erythroloma,
Drymonia fimbriata,
Drymonia flavida,
Drymonia foliacea,
Drymonia folsomii,
Drymonia glandulosa,
Drymonia guatemalensis,
Drymonia hansteiniana,
Drymonia hoppii,
Drymonia killipii,
Drymonia laciniosa,
Drymonia lanceolata,
Drymonia macrantha,
Drymonia macrophylla,
Drymonia microcalyx,
Drymonia microphylla,
Drymonia mortoniana,
Drymonia multiflora,
Drymonia oinochrophylla,
Drymonia oxysepala,
Drymonia parviflora,
Drymonia peltata,
Drymonia pendula,
Drymonia pilifera,
Drymonia psila,
Drymonia psilocalyx,
Drymonia pudica,
Drymonia pulchra,
Drymonia punctulata,
Drymonia rhodoloma,
Drymonia rubra,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,