Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vent.) House
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
New York State Mus. Bull. 233-234: 66. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042930
Common Names
- Trachysperma lacunosum
- Lacunosum trachysperma
- Lacunosum sandbur
Description
Trachysperma lacunosum (also called 'Gum Tree', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trachysperma lacunosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachysperma lacunosum is a small, yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachysperma lacunosum is a temperate shrub found in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Trachysperma lacunosum
Trachysperma lacunosum is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Species in the Trachysperma genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,