Trigonia candelabra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelabra
ID:
458098
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 19: 41 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457430
Common Names
- Trigonia candelabra
- Candelabra Trigonia
- Candelabra-Leaved Trigonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia candelabra (also called candelabra trigonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall and is native to Costa Rica. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia candelabra 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 candelabra 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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Trigonia candelabra 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 candelabra
Trigonia candelabra is native to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Trigonia candelabra FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Trigonia candelabra?
Trigonia candelabra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the average height of Trigonia candelabra?
Trigonia candelabra typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
What is the average life span of Trigonia candelabra?
Trigonia candelabra typically lives for up to 10 years.
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-2518154: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Lleras (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lleras' in the authors string.