Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
326950

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 347 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326282

Common Names

  • Tocoyena formosa
  • Beautiful Tocoyena
  • Beautiful False Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Tocoyena formosa maxima Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Tocoyena formosa microdon (Mart.) G.Gottsberger & Ehrend. [valid]
  • Tocoyena formosa pseudobrasiliensis Gottsb. & Ehrend. [valid]
  • Tocoyena hirsuta Moric. ex DC. [valid]
  • Tocoyena microdon Mart. [valid]
  • Tocoyena mollis K.Krause [valid]
  • Tocoyena stipulacea Glaz. [invalid]
  • Tocoyena surinamensis Bremek. [valid]
  • Tocoyena velutina Mart. [valid]
  • Ucriana hirsuta D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Tocoyena stipulosa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Tocoyena bullata puberula Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Tocoyena bullata speciosa Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Tocoyena bullata tomentella Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Tocoyena formosa petropolitana Glaz. [invalid]
  • Gardenia formosa Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Gardenia maritima Vahl ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Tocoyena formosa (also called 'Tocoyena formosa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tocoyena formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks and other public spaces. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tocoyena formosa are white, tubular and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tocoyena formosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Tocoyena formosa

Tocoyena formosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tocoyena formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tocoyena formosa?

Tocoyena formosa

What is the common name of Tocoyena formosa?

Formosa Tocoyena

What is the natural habitat of Tocoyena formosa?

Tropical forests of South America

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,

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