Tricalysia lejolyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
337132
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonké & Cheek
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 682 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336464
Common Names
- Tricalysia lejolyana
- Lejolyana Tricalysia
- Lejolyana Tricalysia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tricalysia lejolyana (also called Lejoly Tricalysia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tricalysia lejolyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricalysia lejolyana are white and cup-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tricalysia lejolyana is a tropical plant found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seeds, cuttings, or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Tricalysia lejolyana
Tricalysia lejolyana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Tricalysia lejolyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricalysia lejolyana?
Tricalysia lejolyana
What type of plant is Tricalysia lejolyana?
Herb
Where is Tricalysia lejolyana found?
Tropical Africa
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-216823: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.