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
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.
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
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].