Triaspis hypericoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypericoides
ID:
1077164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 2: 280 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076502
Common Names
- Triaspis Hypericoides
- Hypericoides Triaspis
- Hypericoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triaspis hypericoides (also called Hypericum-like Triaspis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Triaspis hypericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Triaspis hypericoides sub. canescens (Engl.) ImmelmanTriaspis hypericoides sub. nelsonii (Oliv.) Immelman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triaspis hypericoides has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triaspis hypericoides is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Triaspis hypericoides
Triaspis hypericoides is found in Central and South America.
Species in the Triaspis genus
Triaspis emarginata, Triaspis dumeticola, Triaspis lateriflora, Triaspis odorata, Triaspis mooreana, Triaspis macropteron, Triaspis suffulta, Triaspis glaucophylla, Triaspis hypericoides, Triaspis letestuana, Triaspis sapinii, Triaspis niedenzuiana, Triaspis mozambica, Triaspis schliebenii, Triaspis stipulata,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19501125: Based on the initial data import
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.