Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 1: 179 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320730
Common Names
- Tammsia anomala
- Anomala Tammsia
- Anomala Mahogany
Description
Tammsia anomala (also called Anomalous Tammsia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Bangladesh. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in tropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Tammsia anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow, star-shaped, with five petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: thin, green, with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tammsia anomala can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 1-2 feet apart.
Where to Find Tammsia anomala
Tammsia anomala can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Tammsia anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tammsia anomala?
Tammsia anomala
What is the common name of Tammsia anomala?
Anomalous Tammsia
What is the natural habitat of Tammsia anomala?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Tammsia genus
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,