Status:
valid
Authors:
Launert
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 35: 30 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456099
Common Names
- Triaspis suffulta
- Suffulta Triaspis
- Suffulta Tree
Description
Triaspis suffulta (also called 'Suffulta Seagrape', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This plant typically grows in coastal areas, such as beaches, sand dunes, and coral reefs.
Uses & Benefits
Triaspis suffulta is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triaspis suffulta has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Triaspis suffulta: This species can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Triaspis suffulta
Triaspis suffulta can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Triaspis suffulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triaspis suffulta?
Triaspis suffulta
What is the common name of Triaspis suffulta?
Suffulta Triaspis
What is the habitat of Triaspis suffulta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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,