Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Chun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 262 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328292
Common Names
- Trigonostemon howii
- Howii Trigonostemon
- Trigonostemon howii
Synonyms
- Prosartema gaudichaudii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Trigonostemon gagnepainianus Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Trigonostemon howii (also called How's Trigonostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonostemon howii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonostemon howii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonostemon howii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Trigonostemon howii
Trigonostemon howii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Trigonostemon howii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon howii?
Trigonostemon howii
What is the common name of Trigonostemon howii?
Howii Trigonostemon
What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon howii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and the Philippines
Species in the Trigonostemon genus
Trigonostemon adenocalyx,
Trigonostemon albiflorus,
Trigonostemon angustifolius,
Trigonostemon apetalogyne,
Trigonostemon aurantiacus,
Trigonostemon beccarii,
Trigonostemon birmanicus,
Trigonostemon bonianus,
Trigonostemon borneensis,
Trigonostemon capillipes,
Trigonostemon capitellatum,
Trigonostemon carnosulus,
Trigonostemon cherrieri,
Trigonostemon chinensis,
Trigonostemon cochinchinensis,
Trigonostemon cumingii,
Trigonostemon detritiferus,
Trigonostemon diffusus,
Trigonostemon diplopetalus,
Trigonostemon dipteranthus,
Trigonostemon eberhardtii,
Trigonostemon elegantissimus,
Trigonostemon elmeri,
Trigonostemon everettii,
Trigonostemon filiformis,
Trigonostemon flavidus,
Trigonostemon fragilis,
Trigonostemon gaudichaudii,
Trigonostemon hartleyi,
Trigonostemon heteranthus,
Trigonostemon hirsutus,
Trigonostemon howii,
Trigonostemon hybridus,
Trigonostemon inopinatus,
Trigonostemon ionthocarpus,
Trigonostemon kerrii,
Trigonostemon laetus,
Trigonostemon laevigatus,
Trigonostemon lanceolatus,
Trigonostemon laoticus,
Trigonostemon laxiflorus,
Trigonostemon longipedunculatus,
Trigonostemon longipes,
Trigonostemon magnificus,
Trigonostemon malaccanus,
Trigonostemon matangensis,
Trigonostemon matanginsu,
Trigonostemon merrillii,
Trigonostemon murtonii,
Trigonostemon nemoralis,
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,