Description
Cyphocarpa trichinoides (also called Trichinose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyphocarpa trichinoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyphocarpa trichinoides has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single petal. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyphocarpa trichinoides is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist but not wet. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Cyphocarpa trichinoides
Cyphocarpa trichinoides can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.