Tynanthus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Tynanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Tynanthus cognatus
Tynanthus cognatus
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
The whole plant has a strong aroma that is identical to the carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus). The wood and the leaves have an aromatic odour, similar to that of cloves (Syzygium aromaticum). The smell of clove is largely due to the presence of the essential oil 'eugenol'.
Full cultivation guide →Tynanthus fasciculatus
Tynanthus fasciculatus
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
The wood and the leaves have an aromatic odour, similar to that of cloves (Syzygium aromaticum). The smell of clove is largely due to the presence of the essential oil 'eugenol'. It is considered that the stronger the smell then the more eugenol is present; and the more eugenol there is then the more the plant will share the medicinal activities of eugenol.
Full cultivation guide →Tynanthus panurensis
Tynanthus panurensis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
The wood and the leaves of this species, and several others in the genus Tynanthus, smell strongly of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and bear the Portuguese name 'cipo cravo' (cravol is clove in Portuguese). The smell of clove is largely due to the presence of the essential oil 'eugenol'. It is considered that the stronger the smell then the more eugenol is present; and the more eugenol there is then the more the plant will share the medicinal activities of eugenol.
Full cultivation guide →Tynanthus polyanthus
Tynanthus polyanthus
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cultivation
The plant can produce flowers all year round. The wood and the leaves have an aromatic odour, similar to that of cloves (Syzygium aromaticum).
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