Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
trichantha
ID:
729668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 358 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729001

Common Names

  • Icacina trichantha
  • Trichantha Icacina
  • Trichantha Icacina Tree

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Description

Icacina trichantha (also called Trichantha Icacina, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Icacina trichantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Icacina trichantha is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Icacina trichantha is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Icacina trichantha

Icacina trichantha can be found in Africa.

Icacina trichantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Icacina trichantha?

Icacina trichantha

What type of plant is Icacina trichantha?

Icacina trichantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Icacinaceae.

Where is Icacina trichantha native to?

Icacina trichantha is native to the tropical moist forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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