Turbina - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Turbina holubii, native to South Africa, is a small shrub that grows 2 to 5 feet in height. It is best suited to sunny or semi-shade sites with moderate water. The plant produces a caudex (thickened stem) that can reach 18 inches in diameter and has branches that can lay flat on the ground, reaching up to 80 inches. The buff-green to olive green leaves of Turbina holubii are deciduous and vary in shape from ovate to cordate to circular and oblong cordate. In the summer months this plant produces mauve or pink flowers, sometimes darker in the centre. On rare occasions, white flowered plants may be spotted.

Turbina holubii is suitable for growing outdoors within USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. In colder climates, it is possible to grow Turbina holubii in a pot. The soil should be well-draining and it should be kept moderately moist. When potted, the caudex should not be allowed to become completely dry. The roots should be kept cool with the shade and the shrub should be kept in a relatively low light, sheltered area. Additionally, the plant should be kept away from strong winds, which can dry it out quickly, as well as protect it from frost. When exposed to temperatures below freezing, the foliage may become damaged and possibly die as a result. To prevent such damage, potted plants should be brought indoors and placed in a sunny location near a window during cooler months. With adequate warmth, light and care, Turbina holubii will bring a sparkling bloom to the home or garden.

This medicinal plant related to Lantana is widely cultivated in Mexico as an ornamental for its aromatic foliage and beautiful flowers. The essential oil composition is unique to each plant, but may include piperitone, geranial, neral, caryophyllene, camphor, eucalyptol, limonene, and many others. The leaves are used for flavoring foods, such as mole sauces from Oaxaca, Mexico. The plant is used medicinally for its somatic, sedative, antidepressant, and analgesic properties.

Leaves and roots are used to make tea or syrup for cough relief and are said to relieve symptoms from anxiety to flatulence and hypertension.

Just brushing past it releases a wave of spicy, citrusy fragrance. It is an herb garden must-have. Fast-growing, drought-tough, flood-friendly, and practically indestructible - it thrives where other plants fail! Whether you re into healing herbs, culinary magic, or just want the best-smelling plant in your garden - this is it.

Noronhia emarginata is a versatile plant that is native to Madagascar. It grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree, about 3-15m tall. It has small but fragrant flowers with a four-lobed corolla, and the leaves are opposite, elliptical or obovate, up to 5 inches long.

The fruit of Noronhia emarginata is edible and has a number of health benefits. The fruits are globose to turbinate drupes, about 1 inch diameter, and bright yellow ripening to dark purple. They are rich in vitamins A, B and C, as well as other nutrients, and contain high amounts of dietary fiber.

Given the right conditions, Noronhia emarginata is a very easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate part shade. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is acidic or alkaline, in clays, loam, and sand. It is drought-tolerant and highly salt-tolerant and can

In colder climates, Noronhia emarginata is hardy to temperatures at least as low as 30F. When grown in containers, take precaution to ensure the soil is properly drained and frost protection should be taken. It is advised to move the pot indoors when the temperature drops below freezing, to protect the roots.

Dillenia sp. is a tropical tree or large shrub in the Dilleniaceae family, native to South and Southeast Asia, valued for its bold foliage and unusual flowers. Plants typically form an upright to spreading crown and can reach 15 to 40 ft depending on species. Leaves are large, thick, and prominently veined with a corrugated texture, creating a strong architectural effect. Flowers are large and open, usually white to pale yellow with numerous conspicuous stamens, followed by distinctive fruit structures formed by persistent sepals that may enclose or support the developing fruit.

This group prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Growth rate is moderate to fast in warm, humid conditions. Cold tolerance is limited, with damage likely below about 40F; best suited to USDA Zones 10 to 11. Dillenia species are suitable for large containers when young but are generally grown as landscape specimens in frost-free climates. Some species produce edible fruit, though use varies, and accurate identification is required before consumption.

Ipomoea is a large genus of more than 500 species of the tropical and warm-temperate parts of both hemispheres, almost all of the species being climbing herbs or shrubs. A site in full sun and average, well-drained, evenly moist soil is ideal.

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