Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
polyanthus
ID:
329018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 492 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328350

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon polyanthus
  • Many-flowered Trigonostemon

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Synonyms

  • Trigonostemon acuminatus Merr. [unknown]
  • Trigonostemon merrillianus Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Trigonostemon polyanthus polyanthus [unknown]
  • Trigonostemon villosus borneensis (Merr.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Dimorphocalyx borneensis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Trigonostemon polyanthus (also called Polyanthus Trigonostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon polyanthus is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy for fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trigonostemon polyanthus are white and star-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon polyanthus is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is cultivated in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Trigonostemon polyanthus

Trigonostemon polyanthus is native to Vietnam.

Trigonostemon polyanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon polyanthus?

Trigonostemon polyanthus

What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon polyanthus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Trigonostemon polyanthus?

Polyanthus, Polyanthus Shrub

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,

References