Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
459008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) R.Fern.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 20 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458340

Common Names

  • Tricliceras lanceolatum
  • Lanceolate tricliceras
  • Tricliceras lance

Searching for Tricliceras lanceolatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Wormskioldia lanceolata A.Fern. & R.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Tricliceras lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Tricliceras, Lanceolate Tricliceras, or Lanceolate 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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.

Searching for Tricliceras lanceolatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tricliceras lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum

Tricliceras lanceolatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Tricliceras lanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricliceras lanceolatum?

Tricliceras lanceolatum

What is the common name of Tricliceras lanceolatum?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tricliceras lanceolatum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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:836516-1: Based on the initial data import