Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
1102411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 237 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101749

Common Names

  • Triplaris setosa
  • Setose Triplaris
  • Setose Polygonum

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Description

Triplaris setosa (also called Triplaris americana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Triplaris setosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris setosa is small and yellow, with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplaris setosa is a hardy perennial plant which can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Triplaris setosa

Triplaris setosa can be found in South America.

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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