Trivalvaria nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1066951
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) J.Sinclair
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 14: 197 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066289
Common Names
- Trivalvaria nervosa
- Nervosa's Trivalvaria
- Trivalvaria Nervosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trivalvaria nervosa (also called nerve-leaved mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trivalvaria nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its wood is used for making furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trivalvaria nervosa has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trivalvaria nervosa can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Trivalvaria nervosa
Trivalvaria nervosa is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia.
Species in the Trivalvaria genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75223-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.