Tridentea parvipuncta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvipuncta
ID:
1104478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) L.C.Leach
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Trans. Rhodesia Sci. Assoc. 59: 3 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103816
Common Names
- Tridentea parvipuncta
- Small-Spotted Tridentea
- Small-Spotted Spurge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tridentea parvipuncta (also called Small-spotted Tridentea, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tridentea parvipuncta is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tridentea parvipuncta sub. truncata (C.A.Lückh.) BruynsTridentea parvipuncta sub. parvipuncta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tridentea parvipuncta is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, cylindrical stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Tridentea parvipuncta is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a sunny location. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not wet. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slower process.
Where to Find Tridentea parvipuncta
Tridentea parvipuncta can be found in Namibia.
Species in the Tridentea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2606876: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.