Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pillans) G.D.Rowley
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Asklepios 89: 11 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415123
Common Names
- Bijliae Tridentapelia
- Bijliae Tridentapeleia
- Bijliae Tridentapelium
Description
Tridentapelia bijliae (also called Bijlia's tridentapelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tridentapelia bijliae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers have been used to make wreaths and bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridentapelia bijliae is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridentapelia bijliae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, whilst smaller clumps can be divided by pulling them apart with your hands.
Where to Find Tridentapelia bijliae
Tridentapelia bijliae is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Tridentapelia bijliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridentapelia bijliae?
Tridentapelia bijliae
What type of plant is Tridentapelia bijliae?
Tridentapelia bijliae is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Tridentapelia bijliae found?
Tridentapelia bijliae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Tridentapelia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,