Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sylvae
ID:
328059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57: 154 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327391

Common Names

  • Sylvae
  • Sylvae Tricalysia
  • Tricalysia Sylvae

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Description

Tricalysia sylvae (also called Sylvae, 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 sylvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricalysia sylvae is yellow 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 sylvae is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings warm and moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tricalysia sylvae

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

Tricalysia sylvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia sylvae?

Tricalysia sylvae

What is the family of Tricalysia sylvae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia sylvae?

Woodland 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-207987: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.