Trigonia bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
458100
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 19: 58 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457432
Common Names
- Trigonia bracteata
- Bracted Trigonia
- Bracted-Leaved Trigonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia bracteata (also called 'Banded Trigonia' and 'Banded Trigonia Shell', among many other common names) is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Trigoniidae. It is found in shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands. It prefers sandy or muddy substrates, and is found in depths up to 100 m.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia bracteata is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia bracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Trigonia bracteata
Trigonia bracteata is native to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Trigonia bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonia bracteata?
Trigonia bracteata
What is the family of Trigonia bracteata?
Apocynaceae
Where is Trigonia bracteata found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Trigonia genus
Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis,
Species in the Trigoniaceae family
Humbertiodendron saboureaui, Isidodendron tripterocarpum, Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis, Trigoniastrum hypoleucum, Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2518156: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Lleras (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lleras' in the authors string.