Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 34 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253743
Common Names
- Tricalysia tinagoensis
- Tinagoensis Tricalysia
- Tinago Tricalysia
Description
Tricalysia tinagoensis (also called Tinago tricalysia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, ovate to oblong, and have a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests and thickets in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Tricalysia tinagoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive problems and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tricalysia tinagoensis are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricalysia tinagoensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Tricalysia tinagoensis
Tricalysia tinagoensis can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.
Tricalysia tinagoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricalysia tinagoensis?
Tricalysia tinagoensis
What type of plant is Tricalysia tinagoensis?
Tricalysia tinagoensis is a shrub.
Where is Tricalysia tinagoensis found?
Tricalysia tinagoensis is found in Colombia.
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,