Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 267 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593403
Common Names
- Trilepis lhotzkiana
- Lhotzkiana Trilepis
- Lhotzkian Trilepis
Description
Trilepis lhotzkiana (also called Lhotzkiana 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 lhotzkiana 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
Flower: Trilepis lhotzkiana has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, light green and have three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trilepis lhotzkiana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Trilepis lhotzkiana
Trilepis lhotzkiana can be found in South America.
Trilepis lhotzkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trilepis lhotzkiana?
Trilepis lhotzkiana
What is the natural habitat of Trilepis lhotzkiana?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the common uses of Trilepis lhotzkiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Trilepis genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315539-1: 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].