Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gardneri
ID:
411206

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 526 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410538

Common Names

  • Tournefortia gardneri
  • Tournefortia
  • Gardner's Tournefortia

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Description

Tournefortia gardneri (also called Gardner's Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia gardneri has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia gardneri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tournefortia gardneri

Tournefortia gardneri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Tournefortia gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia gardneri?

Tournefortia gardneri

What is the common name of Tournefortia gardneri?

Gardner's Tournefortia

What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia gardneri?

Tournefortia gardneri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Tournefortia genus

Tournefortia gardneri, Tournefortia gibberosa, Tournefortia gnaphalodes, Tournefortia gracilipes, Tournefortia glabra, Tournefortia fuliginosa, Tournefortia dracrophylla, Tournefortia foetidissima, Tournefortia elongata, Tournefortia roigii, Tournefortia ramonensis, Tournefortia ovata, Tournefortia rollotii, Tournefortia romeroi, Tournefortia roxburghii, Tournefortia restrepoae, Tournefortia pauciflora, Tournefortia killipii, Tournefortia intonsa, Tournefortia khasiana, Tournefortia hispida, Tournefortia hookeri, Tournefortia heyneana, Tournefortia macrostachya, Tournefortia densiflora, Tournefortia belizensis, Tournefortia bicolor, Tournefortia bojeri, Tournefortia brantii, Tournefortia cuspidata, Tournefortia conocarpa, Tournefortia caracasana, Tournefortia candidula, Tournefortia caribaea, Tournefortia canescens, Tournefortia wightii, Tournefortia walkerae, Tournefortia sibirica, Tournefortia selleana, Tournefortia staminea, Tournefortia smaragdina, Tournefortia scabrida, Tournefortia scabra, Tournefortia trichocalycina, Tournefortia ulei, Tournefortia urceolata, Tournefortia subspicata, Tournefortia subtropica, Tournefortia ternata, Tournefortia brevilobata,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,