Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
1410850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.254861111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423315

Common Names

  • Trema simulans
  • Simulans Trema
  • Simulating Trema

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Description

Trema simulans (also called False 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 simulans is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trema simulans has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trema simulans 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 simulans

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

Trema simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trema simulans?

Trema simulans

What is the common name of Trema simulans?

Simulant Trema

What is the natural habitat of Trema simulans?

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.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.