Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1641 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456993
Common Names
- Trichospermum discolor
- Discolor Trichospermum
- Trichospermum
Description
Trichospermum discolor (also called ‘Discolored Trichospermum’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It has a greyish-brown bark and elliptic-oblong leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichospermum discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichospermum discolor has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichospermum discolor can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Trichospermum discolor
Trichospermum discolor is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Trichospermum discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichospermum discolor?
Trichospermum discolor
What is the common name of Trichospermum discolor?
Discolored Trichospermum
Where is Trichospermum discolor native to?
India
Species in the Trichospermum genus
Trichospermum graciliflorum,
Trichospermum gracile,
Trichospermum galeottii,
Trichospermum fosbergii,
Trichospermum fletcheri,
Trichospermum fauroensis,
Trichospermum eriopodum,
Trichospermum calyculatum,
Trichospermum buruensis,
Trichospermum burretii,
Trichospermum arachnoideum,
Trichospermum discolor,
Trichospermum grewioides,
Trichospermum kajewskii,
Trichospermum negrosense,
Trichospermum morotaiense,
Trichospermum mexicanum,
Trichospermum ledermannii,
Trichospermum lanigerum,
Trichospermum kjellbergii,
Trichospermum peekelii,
Trichospermum javanicum,
Trichospermum involucratum,
Trichospermum inmac,
Trichospermum incanum,
Trichospermum incaniopsis,
Trichospermum ikutai,
Trichospermum heliotrichum,
Trichospermum samoense,
Trichospermum tripyxis,
Trichospermum talaudensis,
Trichospermum subdehiscens,
Trichospermum smithii,
Trichospermum ovatum,
Trichospermum sacciferum,
Trichospermum rhamnifolium,
Trichospermum quadrivalve,
Trichospermum psilocladum,
Trichospermum pseudojavanicum,
Trichospermum pleiostigma,
Trichospermum stevensii,
Trichospermum lessertianum,
Trichospermum richii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,