Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 6: 110 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326998
Common Names
- Trevesia beccarii
- Beccari's Trevesia
- Beccari's Treves
Description
Trevesia beccarii (also called Beccari's Trevesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trevesia beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trevesia beccarii is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trevesia beccarii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. It is cultivated in warm temperate regions as an ornamental tree. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, shady position.
Where to Find Trevesia beccarii
Trevesia beccarii is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It is found in moist, open areas.
Trevesia beccarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trevesia beccarii?
Trevesia beccarii
What is the common name of Trevesia beccarii?
Beccari's Trevesia
What is the natural habitat of Trevesia beccarii?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Trevesia genus
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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,
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Aralia mexicana,
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Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,