Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquenervia
ID:
1259750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 158, descr. 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259088

Common Names

  • Trevoa quinquenervia
  • Quinquenervia Trevoa
  • Five-veined Trevoa

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Description

Trevoa quinquenervia (also called Five-veined Trevoa, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India and Nepal. It has a thick, succulent stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Trevoa quinquenervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trevoa quinquenervia is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trevoa quinquenervia is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

Where to Find Trevoa quinquenervia

Trevoa quinquenervia can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50190240: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.