Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague & Takeda
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 223 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292786
Common Names
- Tripterygium regelii
- Regelii Tripterygium
- Tripterygium Regelii
Description
Tripterygium regelii (also called Regel's tripterygium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Tripterygium regelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripterygium regelii has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripterygium regelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Tripterygium regelii
Tripterygium regelii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Tripterygium regelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripterygium regelii?
Tripterygium regelii
What is the family of Tripterygium regelii?
Celastraceae
What is the native range of Tripterygium regelii?
South Africa
Species in the Tripterygium genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,