Status:
valid
Authors:
Kotschy & Peyr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 93: t. 5637 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325389
Common Names
- Tinnea aethiopica
- Ethiopian Tinnea
- Ethiopian Tinnea Palm
Description
Tinnea aethiopica (also called Aethiopica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a greyish bark. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tinnea aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tinnea aethiopica sub. aethiopica
Tinnea aethiopica sub. litoralis Vollesen
Tinnea aethiopica sub. stolzii (Robyns & Lebrun) Vollesen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tinnea aethiopica is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinnea aethiopica is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tinnea aethiopica
Tinnea aethiopica can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea aethiopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea aethiopica?
Tinnea aethiopica
What are the common names of Tinnea aethiopica?
African Tinnea, African Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea aethiopica native to?
Tinnea aethiopica is native to Africa
Species in the Tinnea genus
Tinnea aethiopica,
Tinnea antiscorbutica,
Tinnea apiculata,
Tinnea barbata,
Tinnea barteri,
Tinnea benguellensis,
Tinnea coerulea,
Tinnea eriocalyx,
Tinnea galpinii,
Tinnea gossweileri,
Tinnea gracilis,
Tinnea mirabilis,
Tinnea physalis,
Tinnea platyphylla,
Tinnea rhodesiana,
Tinnea somalensis,
Tinnea vesiculosa,
Tinnea vestita,
Tinnea zambesiaca,
Tinnea gracilis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,