Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 308 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284840
Common Names
- Turraea obovata
- Oval Turraea
- Oval-leaved Turraea
Description
Turraea obovata (also called Obovate Turraea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Turraea obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turraea obovata has small, yellow flowers with red centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turraea obovata is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Turraea obovata
Turraea obovata is native to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Turraea obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turraea obovata?
Turraea obovata
What is the common name of Turraea obovata?
Oval Turraea
What is the natural habitat of Turraea obovata?
It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas
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,