Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
1410844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.254166667. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423309

Common Names

  • Trema andersonii
  • Anderson's Trema
  • Anderson's Leaf Trema

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Description

Trema andersonii (also called Anderson's Trema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species with a trunk that is usually unbranched and a bark that is smooth and gray. It is native to the Neotropics, and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Trema andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trema andersonii has small, white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trema andersonii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Trema andersonii

Trema andersonii is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Trema andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trema andersonii?

Trema andersonii

What is the common name of Trema andersonii?

Anderson's Trema

What is the natural habitat of Trema andersonii?

It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.