Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lateospina
ID:
327677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jebb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Glasra 3: 97 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327009

Common Names

  • Trevesia lateospina
  • Lateospina Trevesia
  • Lateospina Treves

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Description

Trevesia lateospina (also called Late-spined 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 lateospina 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 lateospina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trevesia lateospina 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 lateospina

Trevesia lateospina is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Trevesia lateospina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trevesia lateospina?

Trevesia lateospina

What is the common name of Trevesia lateospina?

Late-spined Trevesia

What is the natural habitat of Trevesia lateospina?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207616: Based on the initial data import
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.