Tricliceras elatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
459005
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) R.Fern.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 16 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458337
Common Names
- Tricliceras elatum
- Erect tricliceras
- Erect tricliceras shrub
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- Wormskioldia elata A.Fern. & R.Fern. [unknown]
Description
Tricliceras elatum (also called Elate Tricliceras, Elate Tricliceras, or Elate Tricliceras, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tricliceras elatum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricliceras elatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tricliceras elatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tricliceras elatum
Tricliceras elatum is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Tricliceras elatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricliceras elatum?
Tricliceras elatum
What is the common name of Tricliceras elatum?
Tricliceras
Where is Tricliceras elatum native to?
South America
Species in the Tricliceras genus
Tricliceras glanduliferum, Tricliceras elatum, Tricliceras auriculatum, Tricliceras lanceolatum, Tricliceras xylorhizum, Tricliceras hirsutum, Tricliceras schinzii, Tricliceras pilosum, Tricliceras lobatum, Tricliceras longipedunculatum, Tricliceras mossambicense, Tricliceras tanacetifolium, Tricliceras bivinianum, Tricliceras brevicaule, Tricliceras prittwitzii,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836512-1: Based on the initial data import