Status:
valid
Authors:
E.A.Bruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 150 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325427
Common Names
- Tinnea physalis
- Bladder Tinnea
- Physalis Tinnea
Description
Tinnea physalis (also called Physalis, 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 physalis 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 physalis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinnea physalis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Tinnea physalis
Tinnea physalis can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea physalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea physalis?
Tinnea physalis
What are the common names of Tinnea physalis?
Physalis Tinnea, Physalis Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea physalis native to?
Tinnea physalis 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,