Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jasminiflora
ID:
327926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 124 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327258

Common Names

  • Jasmine-flowered Tricalysia
  • Jasmine Tricalysia
  • Jasmine-flowered False Ipecac

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Synonyms

  • Neorosea jasminiflora (Klotzsch) N.Hallé [valid]
  • Rosea jasminiflora Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Tricalysia jasminiflora (also called Jasmine-flowered tricalysia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and is found in woodlands and grasslands. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia jasminiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tricalysia jasminiflora var. jasminiflora
Tricalysia jasminiflora var. hypotephros Brenan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 5 petals, with yellow anthers. Seed: Brown, oval shaped, with a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Oval shaped leaves, with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia jasminiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Tricalysia jasminiflora

Tricalysia jasminiflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tricalysia jasminiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia jasminiflora?

Tricalysia jasminiflora

What is the family of Tricalysia jasminiflora?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia jasminiflora?

Jasmine-flowered Tricalysia

Species in the Tricalysia genus

Tricalysia aciculiflora, Tricalysia acocantheroides, Tricalysia allocalyx, Tricalysia amplexicaulis, Tricalysia angolensis, Tricalysia anomala, Tricalysia atherura, Tricalysia bagshawei, Tricalysia biafrana, Tricalysia bifida, Tricalysia bridsoniana, Tricalysia capensis, Tricalysia coriacea, Tricalysia cryptocalyx, Tricalysia delagoensis, Tricalysia elegans, Tricalysia elliotii, Tricalysia fangana, Tricalysia faranahensis, Tricalysia ferorum, Tricalysia fililoba, Tricalysia gilchristii, Tricalysia griseiflora, Tricalysia hensii, Tricalysia idiura, Tricalysia jasminiflora, Tricalysia kivuensis, Tricalysia landanensis, Tricalysia lasiodelphys, Tricalysia ledermannii, Tricalysia lineariloba, Tricalysia longipaniculata, Tricalysia longituba, Tricalysia madagascariensis, Tricalysia micrantha, Tricalysia microphylla, Tricalysia niamniamensis, Tricalysia obanensis, Tricalysia obstetrix, Tricalysia okelensis, Tricalysia oligoneura, Tricalysia pallens, Tricalysia pangolina, Tricalysia parva, Tricalysia patentipilis, Tricalysia pedicellata, Tricalysia pedunculosa, Tricalysia potamogala, Tricalysia pynaertii, Tricalysia repens,

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-207862: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.