Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
eugong
ID:
409996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Brehmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 324 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409328

Common Names

  • Trichoscypha Eugong
  • Eugong Trichoscypha
  • Gong Trichoscypha

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Synonyms

  • Trichoscypha tessmannii Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]

Description

Trichoscypha eugong (also called Eugong's Cup-fungus, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and small, globose fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha eugong is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichoscypha eugong are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha eugong is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Trichoscypha eugong

Trichoscypha eugong can be found in the wild in India.

Trichoscypha eugong FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha eugong?

Trichoscypha eugong

What is the common name of Trichoscypha eugong?

Eugong Trichoscypha

Where is Trichoscypha eugong native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Georg Baptist Alexander von Brehmer (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brehmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71863-1: Based on the initial data import