Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosselensis
ID:
923277

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea 65: 236 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922612

Common Names

  • Timonius rosselensis
  • Rosselensis Timonius
  • Rosselensis Timonius Plant

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Description

Timonius rosselensis (also called Rossel Timonius, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and grows in dense, bushy clumps. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Timonius rosselensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in exposed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Timonius rosselensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Timonius rosselensis can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Timonius rosselensis

Timonius rosselensis is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in lowland rainforests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Species in the Timonius genus

Timonius affinis, Timonius albus, Timonius amboinicus, Timonius amungwiwanensis, Timonius appendiculatus, Timonius arboreus, Timonius argenteus, Timonius auriculatus, Timonius avenis, Timonius balansanus, Timonius belensis, Timonius billitonensis, Timonius bismarckensis, Timonius bogoriensis, Timonius borneensis, Timonius bougainvillensis, Timonius bracteatus, Timonius branderhorstii, Timonius carstensensis, Timonius caudatifolius, Timonius caudatus, Timonius celebicus, Timonius clementis, Timonius confertiflorus, Timonius corneri, Timonius corymbosus, Timonius cryptophlebus, Timonius cuneatus, Timonius decipiens, Timonius densiflorus, Timonius diffusus, Timonius dolichophyllus, Timonius elegans, Timonius enderianus, Timonius epiphyticus, Timonius esherianus, Timonius eximius, Timonius ferrugineus, Timonius filipes, Timonius finlaysonianus, Timonius flavescens, Timonius fuscus, Timonius gammillii, Timonius glabrior, Timonius gracilipes, Timonius grandifolius, Timonius hentyi, Timonius heptamerus, Timonius hirsutus, Timonius hydrangeifolius,

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-468229: Based on the initial data import
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.