Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
537262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) T.S.Elias

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19(4): 575. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536594

Common Names

  • Angostura trifoliata
  • Trifoliata Angostura
  • Trifoliata's Angostura

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Synonyms

  • Angostura cuspare Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Bonnetia trifoliata Walp. [unknown]
  • Bonplandia angostura Rich. [unknown]
  • Bonplandia angostura Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bonplandia candolleana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bonplandia cuneifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bonplandia trifoliata Willd. [unknown]
  • Cusparia angostura (Rich.) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Cusparia febrifuga Humb. [unknown]
  • Cusparia trifoliata Engl. [unknown]
  • Galipea corymbosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galipea cusparia St.Hil.ex [unknown]
  • Galipea officinalis J.Hancock [unknown]
  • Galipea trifoliata H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Sciuris officinalis (J.Hancock) Oken [unknown]

Description

Angostura trifoliata (also called Three-Leaf Angostura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Angostura trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angostura trifoliata flower is a small, white-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, upright stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angostura trifoliata is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe.

Where to Find Angostura trifoliata

Angostura trifoliata is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Angostura trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angostura trifoliata?

Angostura trifoliata

What type of plant is Angostura trifoliata?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Angostura trifoliata?

It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woods

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639457: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Thomas Sam Elias (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Elias' in the authors string.