Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 312 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083896
Common Names
- Triclisia jumelliana
- Jumelliana
- Triclisia
Description
Triclisia jumelliana (also called 'Jumelliana Triclisia' and 'Jumelliana Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Triclisia jumelliana is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triclisia jumelliana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triclisia jumelliana is a tropical shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Triclisia jumelliana
Triclisia jumelliana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.
Species in the Triclisia genus
Triclisia sacleuxii,
Triclisia riparia,
Triclisia patens,
Triclisia macrophylla,
Triclisia louisii,
Triclisia subcordata,
Triclisia hypochrysea,
Triclisia gilletii,
Triclisia dictyophylla,
Triclisia angustifolia,
Triclisia angolensis,
Triclisia saeleuxii,
Triclisia calopicrosia,
Triclisia capitata,
Triclisia jumelliana,
Triclisia loucoubensis,
Triclisia macrocarpa,
Triclisia lanceolata,
Triclisia coriacea,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,