Trigonia kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
1253193
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 12: 293 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252531
Common Names
- Trigonia kerrii
- Kerrii Trigonia
- Kerrii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia kerrii (also called Kerri's Trigonia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Trigonaceae family. It is an erect, herbaceous plant with pinnately divided leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia kerrii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trigonia kerrii are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia kerrii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Trigonia kerrii
Trigonia kerrii can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
Trigonia kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonia kerrii?
Trigonia kerrii
What is the common name of Trigonia kerrii?
Kerry's Trigonia
What type of plant is Trigonia kerrii?
Herb
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 tro-50165748: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Lleras (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lleras' in the authors string.