Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
taiwanense
ID:
1064402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Masam.) Satake

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 26: 108 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063740

Common Names

  • Tripterospermum taiwanense
  • Taiwanese Winged Everlasting
  • Taiwanese Everlasting

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Description

Tripterospermum taiwanense (also called 'Taiwan three-winged nut', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Taiwan, where it is found in forests and secondary habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum taiwanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum taiwanense has small blue flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum taiwanense is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Taiwan. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tripterospermum taiwanense

Tripterospermum taiwanense is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent.

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

Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
Yoshisuke Satake (1902-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371308-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.