Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
schinzii
ID:
459020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) R.Fern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 23 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458352

Common Names

  • Tricliceras schinzii
  • Schinz's tricliceras
  • Schinzii tricliceras

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Synonyms

  • Wormskioldia schinzii Urb. [unknown]
  • Tricliceras schinzii schinzii [unknown]

Description

Tricliceras schinzii (also called Schinz's Tricliceras, Schinz's Tricliceras, or Schinz's 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 schinzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tricliceras schinzii sub. laceratum (Oberm.) R.Fern.
Tricliceras schinzii var. juttae (Dinter & Urb.) R.Fern.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricliceras schinzii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricliceras schinzii 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 schinzii

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

Tricliceras schinzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricliceras schinzii?

Tricliceras schinzii

What is the common name of Tricliceras schinzii?

Schinz's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tricliceras schinzii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519641: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.