Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
trichocalyx
ID:
959633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 122 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958971

Common Names

  • Toothed-leaf acalypha
  • Toothed acalypha
  • Smooth acalypha

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Description

Amaracarpus trichocalyx (also called Trichocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amaracarpus trichocalyx is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amaracarpus trichocalyx is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaracarpus trichocalyx is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Amaracarpus trichocalyx

Amaracarpus trichocalyx can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,