Trochocarpa nubicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubicola
ID:
408857
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wernham) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 167 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408189
Common Names
- Trochocarpa Nubicola
- Cloud-Loving Trochocarpa
- Cloud-Loving Tree
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- Styphelia nubicola Wernham [valid]
Description
Trochocarpa nubicola (also called 'Cloud-loving Trochocarpa', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. The plant has lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trochocarpa nubicola is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trochocarpa nubicola is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.
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Trochocarpa nubicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Trochocarpa nubicola
Trochocarpa nubicola can be found in New Zealand.
Trochocarpa nubicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochocarpa nubicola?
Trochocarpa nubicola
What type of plant is Trochocarpa nubicola?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Trochocarpa nubicola found?
It is endemic to Peru.
Species in the Trochocarpa genus
Trochocarpa arfakensis, Trochocarpa bellendenkerensis, Trochocarpa celebica, Trochocarpa clarkei, Trochocarpa cunninghamii, Trochocarpa dekockii, Trochocarpa dispersa, Trochocarpa disticha, Trochocarpa gjellerupii, Trochocarpa gunnii, Trochocarpa laurina, Trochocarpa learmonthiana, Trochocarpa montana, Trochocarpa nubicola, Trochocarpa nutans, Trochocarpa papuana, Trochocarpa thymifolia, Trochocarpa novae-zealandiae,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.