Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macropteron
ID:
456515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 281 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455847

Common Names

  • Triaspis Macropteron
  • Macropteron Triaspis
  • Triaspis

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Synonyms

  • Triaspis gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Triaspis macropteron macropteron [unknown]

Description

Triaspis macropteron (also called Yellow Thryallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry and moist forests, and in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Triaspis macropteron is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a fuel source, and for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triaspis macropteron sub. massaiensis (Nied.) Launert

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triaspis macropteron has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triaspis macropteron can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Triaspis macropteron

Triaspis macropteron can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Triaspis macropteron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triaspis macropteron?

Triaspis macropteron

What is the common name of Triaspis macropteron?

Large-winged Triaspis

What is the natural habitat of Triaspis macropteron?

Tropical rainforests

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 kew-2515683: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.