Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ferorum
ID:
327905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53: 318 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327237

Common Names

  • Fer's Tricalysia
  • Fer's False Ipecac
  • Fer's Ipecac

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Description

Tricalysia ferorum (also called iron tricalysia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia ferorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 5 petals, with yellow anthers. Seed: Brown, oval shaped, with a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Oval shaped leaves, with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Tricalysia ferorum: This plant is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Tricalysia ferorum is easy to maintain and requires little care.

Where to Find Tricalysia ferorum

Tricalysia ferorum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tricalysia ferorum FAQ

What is the common name of Tricalysia ferorum?

Fer's Tulip Tree

What is the hardiness zone of Tricalysia ferorum?

9-11

What is the maximum height of Tricalysia ferorum?

20-30 feet

Species in the Tricalysia genus

Tricalysia aciculiflora, Tricalysia acocantheroides, Tricalysia allocalyx, Tricalysia amplexicaulis, Tricalysia angolensis, Tricalysia anomala, Tricalysia atherura, Tricalysia bagshawei, Tricalysia biafrana, Tricalysia bifida, Tricalysia bridsoniana, Tricalysia capensis, Tricalysia coriacea, Tricalysia cryptocalyx, Tricalysia delagoensis, Tricalysia elegans, Tricalysia elliotii, Tricalysia fangana, Tricalysia faranahensis, Tricalysia ferorum, Tricalysia fililoba, Tricalysia gilchristii, Tricalysia griseiflora, Tricalysia hensii, Tricalysia idiura, Tricalysia jasminiflora, Tricalysia kivuensis, Tricalysia landanensis, Tricalysia lasiodelphys, Tricalysia ledermannii, Tricalysia lineariloba, Tricalysia longipaniculata, Tricalysia longituba, Tricalysia madagascariensis, Tricalysia micrantha, Tricalysia microphylla, Tricalysia niamniamensis, Tricalysia obanensis, Tricalysia obstetrix, Tricalysia okelensis, Tricalysia oligoneura, Tricalysia pallens, Tricalysia pangolina, Tricalysia parva, Tricalysia patentipilis, Tricalysia pedicellata, Tricalysia pedunculosa, Tricalysia potamogala, Tricalysia pynaertii, Tricalysia repens,

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-207842: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.