Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
troupinii
ID:
329209

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 303 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328541

Common Names

  • Troupinii Bertiera
  • Troupinii Bertiera Tree
  • Troupinii Bertiera Shrub

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Description

Bertiera troupinii (also called Troupin's Bertiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in secondary forest and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera troupinii is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade. The wood of the tree is used to make furniture, and the bark is used to make rope and paper. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bertiera troupinii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera troupinii is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bertiera troupinii

Bertiera troupinii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Bertiera troupinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera troupinii?

Bertiera troupinii

What is the common name of Bertiera troupinii?

Troupin's Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera troupinii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20909: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.