Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 39: 551 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264168
Common Names
- Brevilobum Tripterospermum
- Short-Lobed Tripterospermum
- Three-Winged Tripterospermum
Description
Tripterospermum brevilobum (also called Short-lobed Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tripterospermum brevilobum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripterospermum brevilobum has white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and the first true leaves are opposite and simple.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripterospermum brevilobum is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Tripterospermum brevilobum
Tripterospermum brevilobum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Species in the Tripterospermum genus
Tripterospermum sumatranum,
Tripterospermum nigrobaccatum,
Tripterospermum robustum,
Tripterospermum microcarpum,
Tripterospermum fasciculatum,
Tripterospermum distylum,
Tripterospermum trinerve,
Tripterospermum trinervium,
Tripterospermum brevidentatum,
Tripterospermum lilungshanense,
Tripterospermum coeruleum,
Tripterospermum discoideum,
Tripterospermum chinense,
Tripterospermum taiwanense,
Tripterospermum luzonense,
Tripterospermum lanceolatum,
Tripterospermum volubile,
Tripterospermum filicaule,
Tripterospermum pinbianense,
Tripterospermum microphyllum,
Tripterospermum cordifolium,
Tripterospermum cordifolioides,
Tripterospermum pallidum,
Tripterospermum australe,
Tripterospermum alutaceofolium,
Tripterospermum hirticalyx,
Tripterospermum cordatum,
Tripterospermum nienkui,
Tripterospermum membranaceum,
Tripterospermum brevilobum,
Tripterospermum lilungshanensis,
Tripterospermum hualienense,
Tripterospermum maculatum,
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense,
Tripterospermum chevalieri,
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,
References
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.