Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 58: 151 (1911 publ. 1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748012
Common Names
- Trichoscypha arborea
- Arboreal Trichoscypha
- Arborea Trichoscypha
Synonyms
- Trichoscypha rubriflora Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
- Emiliomarcelia arborea A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Trichoscypha arborea (also called Tree Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichoscypha arborea has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha arborea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Trichoscypha arborea
Trichoscypha arborea can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Trichoscypha arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha arborea?
Trichoscypha arborea
What type of plant is Trichoscypha arborea?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Aloaceae.
Where is Trichoscypha arborea found?
It is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata,
Trichoscypha blydeniae,
Trichoscypha barbata,
Trichoscypha imbricata,
Trichoscypha laxiflora,
Trichoscypha laxissima,
Trichoscypha eugong,
Trichoscypha parviflora,
Trichoscypha olodiana,
Trichoscypha reygaerti,
Trichoscypha rubicunda,
Trichoscypha linderi,
Trichoscypha longipetala,
Trichoscypha lucens,
Trichoscypha nyangensis,
Trichoscypha oddonii,
Trichoscypha smeathmannii,
Trichoscypha ulugurensis,
Trichoscypha bracteata,
Trichoscypha arborea,
Trichoscypha patens,
Trichoscypha baldwinii,
Trichoscypha mannii,
Trichoscypha pauciflora,
Trichoscypha cavalliensis,
Trichoscypha smythei,
Trichoscypha bijuga,
Trichoscypha longifolia,
Trichoscypha liberica,
Trichoscypha oliveri,
Trichoscypha debruijnii,
Trichoscypha hallei,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,