Tocoyena arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delprete
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 988 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914664
Common Names
- Tocoyena Arenicola
- Arenicola Tocoyena
- Arenicola Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tocoyena arenicola (also called Arenicola Tocoyena, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, thin branches that grow in clumps. The branches are light green and have a distinctive arenicola shape.
Uses & Benefits
Tocoyena arenicola is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tocoyena arenicola is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tocoyena arenicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tocoyena arenicola
Tocoyena arenicola can be found in the Caribbean region, in the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Species in the Tocoyena genus
Tocoyena brevifolia, Tocoyena bullata, Tocoyena costanensis, Tocoyena cubensis, Tocoyena foetida, Tocoyena formosa, Tocoyena guianensis, Tocoyena hispidula, Tocoyena longiflora, Tocoyena megistantha, Tocoyena neglecta, Tocoyena orinocensis, Tocoyena pendulina, Tocoyena pittieri, Tocoyena sellowiana, Tocoyena viscidula, Tocoyena arenicola, Tocoyena sprucei, Tocoyena atlantica, Tocoyena prostrata,
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-459660: Based on the initial data import
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.