Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 647 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232286
Common Names
- Trichoscypha
- Cavalliensis
- Trichoscypha Cavalliensis
Description
Trichoscypha cavalliensis (also called Cavalli's Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has small, scale-like leaves that are dark green in color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha cavalliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoscypha cavalliensis is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha cavalliensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Trichoscypha cavalliensis
Trichoscypha cavalliensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Trichoscypha cavalliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha cavalliensis?
Trichoscypha cavalliensis
What is the common name of Trichoscypha cavalliensis?
Cavalli's Trichoscypha
What is the natural habitat of Trichoscypha cavalliensis?
Tropical rainforests
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,