Trigonia spruceana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
459000
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex Warm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 130 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458332
Common Names
- Trigonia spruceana
- Spruce's trigonia
- Spruce's trigonia shrub
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- Trigonia glazioviana Warm. [unknown]
Description
Trigonia spruceana (also called Spruce's Trigonia, Spruce's Trigonella, or Spruce's 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 spruceana 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 spruceana is white, with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Trigonia spruceana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Trigonia spruceana
Trigonia spruceana is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia spruceana FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia spruceana?
Common name of Trigonia spruceana is Spruce trigonia
What is the growth habit of Trigonia spruceana?
Trigonia spruceana is an evergreen shrub
What is the distribution of Trigonia spruceana?
Trigonia spruceana is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia
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-2519603: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.