Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brevituba
ID:
327743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 59: 15 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327075

Common Names

  • Triainolepis brevituba
  • Brevituba
  • Triainolepis

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Description

Triainolepis brevituba (also called Short-tubed Triainolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows in dry forests, savannas and disturbed areas. It has a smooth bark and its leaves are alternate, ovate, and entire. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Triainolepis brevituba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triainolepis brevituba is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triainolepis brevituba is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. It is cultivated in warm temperate regions as an ornamental tree. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, shady position.

Where to Find Triainolepis brevituba

Triainolepis brevituba is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Triainolepis brevituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triainolepis brevituba?

Triainolepis brevituba

What is the common name of Triainolepis brevituba?

Short-tubed Triainolepis

What is the natural habitat of Triainolepis brevituba?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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