Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sumatranum
ID:
414308

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Murata

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 14: 298 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413640

Common Names

  • Tripterospermum sumatranum
  • Sumatran Tripterospermum
  • Sumatran Three-winged Nut

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Description

Tripterospermum sumatranum (also called Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tripterospermaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, savannas, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum sumatranum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum sumatranum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tripterospermum sumatranum

Tripterospermum sumatranum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Tripterospermum sumatranum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tripterospermum sumatranum?

Tripterospermum sumatranum is found in wetland habitats in India.

What type of soil does Tripterospermum sumatranum prefer?

Tripterospermum sumatranum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Tripterospermum sumatranum?

Tripterospermum sumatranum can be propagated by division or seed.

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

Jin Murata (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937351-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.