Trema tomentosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
1244794
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) H.Hara
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bull. Univ. Mus. Univ. Tokyo 2: 19 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244132
Common Names
- Trema tomentosum
- Tomentose Trema
- Tomentose False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trema tomentosum (also called 'Tomentose 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 tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trema tomentosum var. viridis (Planch.) HewsonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trema tomentosum has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
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Trema tomentosum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Trema tomentosum should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Trema tomentosum
Trema tomentosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Trema tomentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trema tomentosum?
Trema tomentosum
What is the common name of Trema tomentosum?
Woolly trema
What is the natural habitat of Trema tomentosum?
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-50127548: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.