Status:
valid
Authors:
Adr.Favre, Matuszak & Muellner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 232 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336535
Common Names
- Tripterospermum tanatorajanense
- Tanatorajan Three-winged Nutmeg
- Tanatorajan Winged Nutmeg
Description
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense (also called Tanatorajanense Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is typically found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned back in late winter to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Tripterospermum tanatorajanense
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Tak.
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripterospermum tanatorajanense?
Tripterospermum tanatorajanense
What is the common name of Tripterospermum tanatorajanense?
Tanatoraja Tripterospermum
What is the natural habitat of Tripterospermum tanatorajanense?
Tropical rainforests
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
Sabine Matuszak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuszak' in the authors string.