Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
328032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57: 152 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327364

Common Names

  • Repens
  • Repens Tricalysia
  • Tricalysia Repens

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Description

Tricalysia repens (also called Creeping Tricalysia, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia repens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its essential oils. The leaves can be used as a vegetable and the flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tricalysia repens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia repens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tricalysia repens

Tricalysia repens is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Tricalysia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia repens?

Tricalysia repens

What is the family of Tricalysia repens?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia repens?

Creeping Tricalysia

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-207962: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.