Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) R.Fern.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 18 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458336
Common Names
- Tricliceras glanduliferum
- Glandular tricliceras
- Glandular tricliceras shrub
Synonyms
- Wormskioldia glandulifera Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Tricliceras glanduliferum (also called Glandular Tricliceras, Glandular Tricliceras, or Glandular 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 glanduliferum 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 glanduliferum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricliceras glanduliferum 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 glanduliferum
Tricliceras glanduliferum is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Tricliceras glanduliferum FAQ
What is the common name of Tricliceras glanduliferum?
Common name of Tricliceras glanduliferum is Glandular tricliceras
What is the growth habit of Tricliceras glanduliferum?
Tricliceras glanduliferum is an evergreen shrub
What is the distribution of Tricliceras glanduliferum?
Tricliceras glanduliferum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia
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,