Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Elmer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1641 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457327
Common Names
- Trichospermum Involucratum
- Involucratum Trichospermum
- Involucratum's Trichospermum
Synonyms
- Halconia involucrata Merr. [unknown]
- Trichospermum cuneatum Elmer [unknown]
Description
Trichospermum involucratum (also called Involucrate Trichospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Trichospermum involucratum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichospermum involucratum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichospermum involucratum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Trichospermum involucratum
Trichospermum involucratum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Trichospermum involucratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichospermum involucratum?
Trichospermum involucratum
What is the family of Trichospermum involucratum?
Verbenaceae
Where is Trichospermum involucratum found?
Indonesia
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,