Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tuerckheimii
ID:
983377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 47: 254 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982715

Common Names

  • Hoffmannia tuerckheimii
  • Hoffmannia Tuerckheim
  • Hoffmannia Tuerckheim's

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Description

Hoffmannia tuerckheimii (also called Tuerckheim's False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannia tuerckheimii is a popular ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoffmannia tuerckheimii has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Hoffmannia tuerckheimii

Hoffmannia tuerckheimii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Hoffmannia genus

Hoffmannia guerrerensis, Hoffmannia oaxacensis, Hoffmannia lindenii, Hoffmannia stephaniae, Hoffmannia hidalgensis, Hoffmannia silviarum, Hoffmannia aggregata, Hoffmannia amplexifolia, Hoffmannia apodantha, Hoffmannia arborescens, Hoffmannia areolata, Hoffmannia aroensis, Hoffmannia asclepiadea, Hoffmannia asperula, Hoffmannia australis, Hoffmannia bernardii, Hoffmannia bullata, Hoffmannia caripensis, Hoffmannia cauliflora, Hoffmannia cercidifolia, Hoffmannia congesta, Hoffmannia conzattii, Hoffmannia coronata, Hoffmannia cryptoneura, Hoffmannia cuneatissima, Hoffmannia davidsoniae, Hoffmannia dichroantha, Hoffmannia discolor, Hoffmannia dotae, Hoffmannia duckei, Hoffmannia dwyeri, Hoffmannia ecuatoriana, Hoffmannia excelsa, Hoffmannia fortunensis, Hoffmannia gentryi, Hoffmannia gesnerioides, Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii, Hoffmannia glabra, Hoffmannia hammelii, Hoffmannia hondurensis, Hoffmannia huehueteca, Hoffmannia inamoena, Hoffmannia ixtlanensis, Hoffmannia josefina, Hoffmannia killipii, Hoffmannia kirkbridei, Hoffmannia larensis, Hoffmannia latifolia, Hoffmannia laxa, Hoffmannia liesneriana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99557: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.