Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 13: 50 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904345
Common Names
- Trichopteryx Fruticulosa
- Fruticulosa Trichopteryx
- Trichopteryx Fruticulosa
Description
Trichopteryx fruticulosa (also called Shrubby Trichopteryx, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a small shrub with small white flowers and is found in open woodland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Trichopteryx fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichopteryx fruticulosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichopteryx fruticulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Trichopteryx fruticulosa
Trichopteryx fruticulosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
Species in the Trichopteryx genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424686-1: 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].