Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Botanist S. Afr. : 533 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327367
Common Names
- Revoluta
- Revoluta Tricalysia
- Tricalysia Revoluta
Description
Tricalysia revoluta (also called Revolute 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 revoluta 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 revoluta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricalysia revoluta 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 revoluta
Tricalysia revoluta is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tricalysia revoluta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricalysia revoluta?
Tricalysia revoluta
What is the common name of Tricalysia revoluta?
Revolute Tricalysia
What is the natural habitat of Tricalysia revoluta?
Tropical rainforests
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,