Tournonia hookeriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
821029
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 225 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820363
Common Names
- Tournonia Hookeriana
- Hooker's Tournonia
- Hooker's Tournonia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tournonia hookeriana (also called Hooker's Tournonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are small, linear, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tournonia hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tournonia hookeriana flower is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Tournonia hookeriana: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Tournonia hookeriana
Tournonia hookeriana is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Tournonia hookeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tournonia hookeriana?
Tournonia hookeriana
What are the common names of Tournonia hookeriana?
Hooker's Tournonia
What is the natural habitat of Tournonia hookeriana?
Grassland and open woodlands
Species in the Tournonia genus
Species in the Basellaceae family
Anredera aspera, Anredera baselloides, Anredera brachystachys, Anredera cordifolia, Anredera densiflora, Anredera diffusa, Anredera floribunda, Anredera krapovickasii, Anredera marginata, Anredera ramosa, Anredera tucumanensis, Anredera vesicaria, Basella alba, Basella excavata, Basella leandriana, Basella madagascariensis, Basella paniculata, Tournonia hookeriana, Ullucus tuberosus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-358076: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.