Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) P.D.Cantino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 23: 382 (1998 publ. 1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328480
Common Names
- Tripora divaricata
- Divaricata Tripora
- Tripora Divaricata
Synonyms
- Microtoena coreana H.Lév. [unknown]
- Caryopteris chosenensis Moldenke [unknown]
- Caryopteris divaricata Maxim. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum divaricatum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum sieboldii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Tripora divaricata (also called Divaricate tripora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tripora divaricata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tripora divaricata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tripora divaricata can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Tripora divaricata
Tripora divaricata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Tripora divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tripora divaricata?
Tripora divaricata
What is the common name of Tripora divaricata?
Divaricata Tripora
What is the family of Tripora divaricata?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Tripora genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,