Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
594147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vitta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 120 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593479

Common Names

  • Trilepis tenuis
  • Slender Trilepis
  • Thin Trilepis

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Description

Trilepis tenuis (also called Slender Hackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trilepis tenuis 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 tenuis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. It can be propagated from cuttings, layering, or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer by burying a stem in the soil and keeping it moist until it has rooted. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until they have germinated.

Where to Find Trilepis tenuis

Trilepis tenuis can be found in South America.

Trilepis tenuis FAQ

What type of plant is Trilepis tenuis?

Trilepis tenuis is a shrub in the family Rosaceae.

Where is Trilepis tenuis native to?

Trilepis tenuis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the average height of Trilepis tenuis?

Trilepis tenuis typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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

Fabio Augusto Vitta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324176-2: 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].