Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
lucens
ID:
410475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 444 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409807



Common Names

  • Luminous Trichoscypha
  • Trichoscypha Lucens
  • Luminous Three-Stem


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Synonyms

  • Trichoscypha albiflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha kwangoensis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha ledermannii Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha coriacea Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha chevalieri Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha diversifoliolata Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha ealaensis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha liketensis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha parvifoliolata Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha rhoifolia Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha pallidiflora Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha oba Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha submontana Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha volubilis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha yapoensis Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia lucens (Oliv.) Marchand [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha alba Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha ulugurensis submontana (Van der Veken) Kokwaro [unknown]

Description

Trichoscypha lucens (also called Shining Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small white flowers and leathery leaves. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha lucens is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichoscypha lucens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha lucens is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Trichoscypha lucens

Trichoscypha lucens is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Trichoscypha lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha lucens?

Trichoscypha lucens

What is the common name of Trichoscypha lucens?

Shining Trichoscypha

What is the habitat of Trichoscypha lucens?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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