Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
837666

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wen & P.K.Lôc

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1264 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837001

Common Names

  • Trevesia vietnamensis
  • Vietnamensis Trevesia
  • Vietnamese Trevesia

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Description

Trevesia vietnamensis (also called Vietnamese Trevesia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has thin, upright stems with small, green-brown leaves and tiny white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Trevesia vietnamensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trevesia vietnamensis is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trevesia vietnamensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Trevesia vietnamensis

Trevesia vietnamensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Vietnam.

Trevesia vietnamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trevesia vietnamensis?

Trevesia vietnamensis

What is the common name of Trevesia vietnamensis?

No common name

Where is Trevesia vietnamensis found?

Trevesia vietnamensis is found in Vietnam

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-374317: Based on the initial data import
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.
Phan Kê Lôc (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Lôc' in the authors string.