Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) J.S.Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 298 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264813
Common Names
- Tournefortia Kirkii
- Kirki's Tournefortia
- Kirki Tournefortia
Description
Tournefortia kirkii (also called Kirk's Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is a shrub with evergreen leaves, and its flowers are white in color. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tournefortia kirkii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tournefortia kirkii are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tournefortia kirkii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tournefortia kirkii
Tournefortia kirkii is native to the western United States and Canada.
Tournefortia kirkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tournefortia kirkii?
Tournefortia kirkii
What is the common name of Tournefortia kirkii?
Kirk's Tournefortia
What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia kirkii?
Tropical rainforests
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,