Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
456975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16: t. 1595 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456307

Common Names

  • Trapella sinensis
  • Sinensis Trapella
  • Trapella sinensis

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Synonyms

  • Trapa antennifera H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Trapella sinensis (also called Chinese Trapella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Trapella sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trapella sinensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trapella sinensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Trapella sinensis

Trapella sinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.

Trapella sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trapella sinensis?

Trapella sinensis

What is the common name of Trapella sinensis?

Chinese Trapella

Where is Trapella sinensis found?

Trapella sinensis is found in China.

Species in the Trapella genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676011-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].