Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocalyx
ID:
326076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 59 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325408

Common Names

  • Tinnea eriocalyx
  • Woolly Tinnea
  • Fuzzy Tinnea

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Synonyms

  • Tinnea lanuginosa Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Tinnea ochracea R.D.Good [unknown]

Description

Tinnea eriocalyx (also called Eriocalyx, 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 eriocalyx 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinnea eriocalyx has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinnea eriocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Tinnea eriocalyx

Tinnea eriocalyx can be found in tropical Africa.

Tinnea eriocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinnea eriocalyx?

Tinnea eriocalyx

What are the common names of Tinnea eriocalyx?

Eriocalyx Tinnea, Eriocalyx Tinnea Tree

Where is Tinnea eriocalyx native to?

Tinnea eriocalyx is native to Africa

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,

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