Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glumacea
ID:
327707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 5: 8 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327039

Common Names

  • Trevoria glumacea
  • Glumacea
  • Trevoria

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Description

Trevoria glumacea (also called Glumaceous Trevoria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trevoria glumacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trevoria glumacea is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trevoria glumacea is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. It is cultivated in warm temperate regions as an ornamental tree. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, shady position.

Where to Find Trevoria glumacea

Trevoria glumacea is native to Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is found in moist, open areas.

Trevoria glumacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trevoria glumacea?

Trevoria glumacea

What is the common name of Trevoria glumacea?

Glumaceous Trevoria

What is the natural habitat of Trevoria glumacea?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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