Nyssa talamancana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hammel & N.Zamora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 165 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252611
Common Names
- Nyssa talamancana
- Talamanca Tupelo
- Talamanca Gum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nyssa talamancana (also called 'Talamanca Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to Costa Rica, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa talamancana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa talamancana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa talamancana is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa talamancana
Nyssa talamancana can be found in wetland areas of Central America.
Nyssa talamancana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa talamancana?
Nyssa talamancana
What type of plant is Nyssa talamancana?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa talamancana found?
It is native to Costa Rica.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136226: Based on the initial data import
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.