Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
soyauxii
ID:
328048

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 448 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327380

Common Names

  • Soyauxii
  • Soyauxii Tricalysia
  • Tricalysia Soyauxii

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Description

Tricalysia soyauxii (also called Soyauxii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has oblanceolate leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia soyauxii 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

The flower of Tricalysia soyauxii is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia soyauxii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Tricalysia soyauxii

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

Tricalysia soyauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia soyauxii?

Tricalysia soyauxii

What is the family of Tricalysia soyauxii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia soyauxii?

Soyaux's 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,

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