Trigonia nivea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
458982
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 113 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458314
Common Names
- Trigonia nivea
- Snowy Trigonia
- Snowy Yellow Alder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Trigonia nivea nivea [unknown]
Description
Trigonia nivea (also called White Trigonia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia nivea has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trigonia nivea var. fasciculata (Griseb.) LlerasTrigonia nivea var. pubescens (Cambess.) Lleras
Trigonia nivea var. candida (Warm.) Miguel & E.F.Guim.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia nivea is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.
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Trigonia nivea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Trigonia nivea
Trigonia nivea is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia nivea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonia nivea?
Trigonia nivea
What is the common name of Trigonia nivea?
White Trigonia
What is the natural range of Trigonia nivea?
Eastern North America
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-2519581: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.