Trema nitidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
1244802
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(1): 49 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244140
Common Names
- Trema nitidum
- Shiny Trema
- Shiny False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trema nitidum (also called 'Shiny Trema', among many other common names) is a small, woody plant with short stems and thin, oval leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It prefers humid, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Trema nitidum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trema nitidum has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trema nitidum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Trema nitidum
Trema nitidum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Trema nitidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trema nitidum?
Trema nitidum
What is the common name of Trema nitidum?
Shiny trema
What is the natural habitat of Trema nitidum?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50127560: Based on the initial data import
Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.