Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
1285502

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

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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.

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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,