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
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.
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 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,