Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
triandra
ID:
256245

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1264 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255577

Common Names

  • Omphalea Triandra
  • Triandra Omphalea
  • Triandra

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Synonyms

  • Omphalea frondosa Juss. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Omphalea laevigata Desf. [unknown]
  • Omphalea nucifera Sw. [unknown]
  • Omphalea triandra robusta Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Omphalea trinitatis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Ficus jamaicensis Liebm. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Omphalandria frondosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Omphalandria triandra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Omphalea triandra genuina Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Omphalea triandra (also called 'Triandra Omphalea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and grows in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalea triandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalea triandra has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalea triandra is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep them in a warm, moist environment until germination occurs. Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Omphalea triandra

Omphalea triandra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Omphalea triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalea triandra?

Omphalea triandra

What is the family of Omphalea triandra?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Omphalea triandra?

Triandra

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References