Description
Sabicea trigemina (also called Three-petalled Sabicea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers with three petals and its long, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea trigemina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabicea trigemina has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Where to Find Sabicea trigemina
Sabicea trigemina is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.