Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
456509

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. 3: 21 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455841

Common Names

  • Triaspis Odorata
  • Odorata Triaspis
  • Triaspis

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Synonyms

  • Triaspis aurea Nied. [unknown]
  • Triopterys odorata Poir. [unknown]
  • Hiraea odorata Willd. [unknown]

Description

Triaspis odorata (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 odorata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triaspis odorata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triaspis odorata 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 odorata

Triaspis odorata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Triaspis odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triaspis odorata?

Triaspis odorata

What is the common name of Triaspis odorata?

Fragrant Triaspis

What is the habitat of Triaspis odorata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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