Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
uviforme
ID:
1084555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Troupin

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083893

Common Names

  • Tinospora uviforme
  • Uviforme
  • Tinospora

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Description

Tinospora uviforme (also called 'Uviform Tinospora' and 'Uviform Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.

Uses & Benefits

Tinospora uviforme is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tinospora uviforme is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinospora uviforme is a tropical climbing shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Tinospora uviforme

Tinospora uviforme is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.

Species in the Tinospora genus

Tinospora sagittata, Tinospora sumatrana, Tinospora subcordata, Tinospora smilacina, Tinospora siamensis, Tinospora teysmannii, Tinospora penninervifolia, Tinospora palminervis, Tinospora orophila, Tinospora trilobata, Tinospora tinosporoides, Tinospora glandulosa, Tinospora glabra, Tinospora coriacea, Tinospora dissitiflora, Tinospora macrocarpa, Tinospora neocaledonica, Tinospora merrilliana, Tinospora caffra, Tinospora homosepala, Tinospora hirsuta, Tinospora celebica, Tinospora nudiflora, Tinospora bakis, Tinospora baenzigeri, Tinospora arfakiana, Tinospora esiangkara, Tinospora formanii, Tinospora cordifolia, Tinospora fragosa, Tinospora tenera, Tinospora uviforme, Tinospora mossambicensis, Tinospora oblongifolia, Tinospora sinensis, Tinospora hainanensis, Tinospora guangxiensis, Tinospora crispa, Tinospora dentata, Tinospora maqsoodiana,

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600303: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.