Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1071 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409829
Common Names
- Uluguru Trichoscypha
- Trichoscypha Ulugurensis
- Uluguru Three-Stem
Synonyms
- Trichoscypha silveirana Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
Description
Trichoscypha ulugurensis (also called Uluguru Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoscypha ulugurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoscypha ulugurensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha ulugurensis is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Trichoscypha ulugurensis
Trichoscypha ulugurensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.
Trichoscypha ulugurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha ulugurensis?
Trichoscypha ulugurensis
What is the common name of Trichoscypha ulugurensis?
Uluguru Trichoscypha
What is the habitat of Trichoscypha ulugurensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
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,