Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 19: 33 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252517
Common Names
- Trigonia rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Trigonia
- Rotundifolia
Description
Trigonia rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonia rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia
Trigonia rotundifolia can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
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,