Trigonia sericea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
459001
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 141 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458333
Common Names
- Trigonia sericea
- Silky trigonia
- Silky trigonia shrub
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- Trigonia najadum Warm. [unknown]
Description
Trigonia sericea (also called Silky Trigonia, Silky Trigonella, or Silky Trigonidium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia sericea has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia sericea is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green or brownish-green centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia sericea 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 sericea
Trigonia sericea is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonia sericea?
Trigonia sericea
What is the common name of Trigonia sericea?
Silky Trigonia
What is the family of Trigonia sericea?
Myristicaceae
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-2519605: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.