Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 6: 110 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326999
Common Names
- Trevesia burckii
- Burck's Trevesia
- Burck's Treves
Synonyms
- Trevesia cheirantha (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]
- Trevesia palmata cheirantha C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Hedera aralia Jack ex Wall. [invalid]
Description
Trevesia burckii (also called Burck'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 burckii 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 burckii 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 burckii 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 burckii
Trevesia burckii is native to Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is found in moist, open areas.
Trevesia burckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trevesia burckii?
Trevesia burckii
What is the common name of Trevesia burckii?
Burck's Trevesia
What is the natural habitat of Trevesia burckii?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Trevesia genus
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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,