Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatifolia
ID:
594041

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 20: 132 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593373

Common Names

  • Trilepis ciliatifolia
  • Ciliatifolia Trilepis
  • Ciliatifoliate Trilepis

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Description

Trilepis ciliatifolia (also called Ciliatifolia Trilepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical forests. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, and its flowers are white or pale yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Trilepis ciliatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trilepis ciliatifolia are small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trilepis ciliatifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Trilepis ciliatifolia

Trilepis ciliatifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Trilepis ciliatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trilepis ciliatifolia?

Trilepis ciliatifolia

What is the natural habitat of Trilepis ciliatifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Trilepis ciliatifolia?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258275-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].