Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 562 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457782
Common Names
- Trema cannabina
- Cannabina Trema
- Cannabina Trema
Synonyms
- Trema pubigerum Blume [unknown]
- Trema pallidum Blume [unknown]
- Trema carinatum Blume [unknown]
- Trema glabrescens (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
- Trema morifolium (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
- Sponia carinata (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
- Sponia morifolia Planch. [unknown]
- Sponia glabrescens Planch. [unknown]
- Sponia pubigera (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
- Sponia pallida (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
- Celtis microphylla Zipp. ex Blume [unknown]
- Celtis rostrata Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
- Celtis scabra Casar. ex Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis virgata Roxb. [unknown]
- Sponia peruviana Klotzsch [unknown]
- Trema cannabina cannabina [unknown]
- Sponia virgata Planch. [unknown]
- Trema virgatum (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
- Trema timorense (Decne.) Blume [unknown]
- Sponia timorensis Decne. [unknown]
Description
Trema cannabina (also called Hemp Trema, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy soils. It is found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Trema cannabina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trema cannabina var. dielsiana (Hand.-Mazz.) C.J.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trema cannabina is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trema cannabina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Trema cannabina
Trema cannabina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Trema cannabina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trema cannabina?
Trema cannabina
What is the natural habitat of Trema cannabina?
Trema cannabina is native to tropical Asia, from India to China.
What are the growth requirements of Trema cannabina?
Trema cannabina requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Species in the Trema genus
Trema orientalis,
Trema domingense,
Trema discolor,
Trema cubensis,
Trema cannabina,
Trema micranthum,
Trema humbertii,
Trema lamarckiana,
Trema politoria,
Trema angustifolium,
Trema levigatum,
Trema tomentosum,
Trema amboinensis,
Trema nitidum,
Trema aspera,
Trema eurhynchum,
Trema melastomatifolium,
Trema andersonii,
Trema parviflorum,
Trema simulans,
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,