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
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.
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 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,