Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
400371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 135 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399703

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis Trilobata
  • Trilobata Brassaiopsis
  • Trilobata Plant

Searching for Brassaiopsis trilobata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Brassaiopsis trilobata (also called “Trilobate Cactus”, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrub-like cactus with long, cylindrical stems that can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. It is found in dry, tropical regions of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, usually in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis trilobata is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis trilobata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, white flowers.

Searching for Brassaiopsis trilobata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis trilobata is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade, in well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require frequent watering.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis trilobata

Brassaiopsis trilobata can be found in tropical Asia.

Brassaiopsis trilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis trilobata?

Brassaiopsis trilobata

What are the common names of Brassaiopsis trilobata?

Common names of Brassaiopsis trilobata include Trilobata, Trilobata Palm, and Trilobata Palm Tree

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis trilobata?

Brassaiopsis trilobata is native to Brazil and Paraguay, and is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References