Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 364 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247636
Common Names
- Trichilia Pungens
- Trichilia
- Trichilia Crenata
Description
Trichilia pungens (also called Pungent Trichilia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichilia pungens is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichilia pungens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichilia pungens is a species of tree that is native to Central America. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and needs plenty of water. It should be planted in well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Trichilia pungens
Trichilia pungens is native to Central and South America.
Trichilia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichilia pungens?
Trichilia pungens
What is the common name of Trichilia pungens?
Pungent Trichilia
Where is Trichilia pungens native to?
Central America
Species in the Trichilia genus
Trichilia gamopetala,
Trichilia glabra,
Trichilia gilletii,
Trichilia gilgiana,
Trichilia heudelotii,
Trichilia elegans,
Trichilia dregeana,
Trichilia elsae,
Trichilia discolor,
Trichilia florbranca,
Trichilia fasciculata,
Trichilia humblotii,
Trichilia euneura,
Trichilia emetica,
Trichilia hirta,
Trichilia megalantha,
Trichilia mazanensis,
Trichilia maynasiana,
Trichilia micrantha,
Trichilia martiana,
Trichilia martineaui,
Trichilia monadelpha,
Trichilia inaequilatera,
Trichilia lepidota,
Trichilia lecointei,
Trichilia catigua,
Trichilia capitata,
Trichilia breviflora,
Trichilia cipo,
Trichilia americana,
Trichilia acuminata,
Trichilia trifolia,
Trichilia retusa,
Trichilia pleeana,
Trichilia pittieri,
Trichilia prieureana,
Trichilia tomentosa,
Trichilia quadrivalvis,
Trichilia quadrijuga,
Trichilia oligantha,
Trichilia pallida,
Trichilia pallens,
Trichilia singularis,
Trichilia surinamensis,
Trichilia tessmannii,
Trichilia taubertiana,
Trichilia septentrionalis,
Trichilia rubra,
Trichilia zewaldae,
Trichilia welwitschii,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,