Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) R.Fern.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 21 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458354
Common Names
- Tricliceras lobatum
- Lobed tricliceras
- Lobatum tricliceras
Synonyms
- Wormskioldia lobata Urb. [unknown]
Description
Tricliceras lobatum (also called Lobed Tricliceras, Lobed Tricliceras, or Lobed 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 lobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tricliceras lobatum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricliceras lobatum 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 lobatum
Tricliceras lobatum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Tricliceras lobatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricliceras lobatum?
Tricliceras lobatum
What is the common name of Tricliceras lobatum?
Lobed Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Tricliceras lobatum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,