Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 297 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455614
Common Names
- Turraea floribunda
- Floribunda Turraea
- African Turraea
Synonyms
- Rutaea floribunda M.Roem. [unknown]
- Turraea kaessneri Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Turraea floribunda (also called Floribunda Turraea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem that can reach heights of up to 15 m. The leaves are alternate and have a rough texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Turraea floribunda is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turraea floribunda is a white-yellow color with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turraea floribunda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Turraea floribunda
Turraea floribunda can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Turraea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turraea floribunda?
Turraea floribunda
What is the common name of Turraea floribunda?
Floribunda
What is the natural habitat of Turraea floribunda?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Turraea genus
Turraea boivinii,
Turraea cadetii,
Turraea cabrae,
Turraea holstii,
Turraea floribunda,
Turraea glomeruliflora,
Turraea ghanensis,
Turraea heterophylla,
Turraea robusta,
Turraea rigida,
Turraea richardii,
Turraea rutilans,
Turraea pubescens,
Turraea retusa,
Turraea laurentii,
Turraea laciniosa,
Turraea pellegriniana,
Turraea ovata,
Turraea nilotica,
Turraea monticola,
Turraea oppositifolia,
Turraea africana,
Turraea abyssinica,
Turraea adjanohounii,
Turraea trichopoda,
Turraea socotrana,
Turraea zambesica,
Turraea vogelioides,
Turraea vogelii,
Turraea casimiriana,
Turraea obtusifolia,
Turraea pulchella,
Turraea longipes,
Turraea pervillei,
Turraea thouvenotii,
Turraea rhombifolia,
Turraea venulosa,
Turraea fockei,
Turraea kindtii,
Turraea geayi,
Turraea humbertii,
Turraea rostrata,
Turraea longifolia,
Turraea sericea,
Turraea hildebrandtii,
Turraea lanceolata,
Turraea parvifolia,
Turraea barbata,
Turraea kimbozensis,
Turraea stolzii,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,