Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 148 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254227
Common Names
- Graffenrieda tamana
- Taman Graffenrieda
- Tamana Graffenrieda
Description
Graffenrieda tamana (also called Tamana Graffenrieda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves. Native to Costa Rica, it grows in wet, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Graffenrieda tamana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Graffenrieda tamana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Graffenrieda tamana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Graffenrieda tamana
Graffenrieda tamana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Graffenrieda tamana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Graffenrieda tamana?
Graffenrieda tamana
What type of plant is Graffenrieda tamana?
Graffenrieda tamana is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Graffenrieda tamana found?
Graffenrieda tamana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Graffenrieda genus
Graffenrieda glandulosa,
Graffenrieda comostegioides,
Graffenrieda gracilis,
Graffenrieda obliqua,
Graffenrieda anomala,
Graffenrieda caryophyllea,
Graffenrieda emarginata,
Graffenrieda fantastica,
Graffenrieda foliosa,
Graffenrieda intermedia,
Graffenrieda laurina,
Graffenrieda limbata,
Graffenrieda miconioides,
Graffenrieda moritziana,
Graffenrieda patens,
Graffenrieda rupestris,
Graffenrieda sessilifolia,
Graffenrieda weddellii,
Graffenrieda cinna,
Graffenrieda trichanthera,
Graffenrieda bella,
Graffenrieda galeottii,
Graffenrieda micrantha,
Graffenrieda grandifolia,
Graffenrieda gentlei,
Graffenrieda rotundifolia,
Graffenrieda cucullata,
Graffenrieda uribei,
Graffenrieda calyptrelloides,
Graffenrieda robusta,
Graffenrieda tristis,
Graffenrieda fruticosa,
Graffenrieda rufa,
Graffenrieda steyermarkii,
Graffenrieda versicolor,
Graffenrieda hitchcockii,
Graffenrieda polymera,
Graffenrieda latifolia,
Graffenrieda phoenicea,
Graffenrieda harlingii,
Graffenrieda colombiana,
Graffenrieda scandens,
Graffenrieda santamartensis,
Graffenrieda irwinii,
Graffenrieda caudata,
Graffenrieda moaensis,
Graffenrieda tamana,
Graffenrieda reticulata,
Graffenrieda kralii,
Graffenrieda jauana,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,