Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 31 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327241
Common Names
- Fililobate Tricalysia
- Fililobate False Ipecac
- Fililobate Ipecac
Synonyms
- Plectronia fililoba (K.Krause) Mildbr. [unknown]
Description
Tricalysia fililoba (also called thread-lobed tricalysia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, thread-like leaves that are lobed and small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tricalysia fililoba has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricalysia fililoba is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Tricalysia fililoba
Tricalysia fililoba is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Tricalysia fililoba FAQ
What is the common name of Tricalysia fililoba?
Fililobed Tulip Tree
What is the hardiness zone of Tricalysia fililoba?
9-11
What is the maximum height of Tricalysia fililoba?
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,