Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 316 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409812
Common Names
- Nyang Trichoscypha
- Trichoscypha Nyangensis
- Nyang Three-Stem
Description
Trichoscypha nyangensis (also called Nyanga 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 nyangensis 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 nyangensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoscypha nyangensis 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 nyangensis
Trichoscypha nyangensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.
Trichoscypha nyangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha nyangensis?
Trichoscypha nyangensis
What is the common name of Trichoscypha nyangensis?
Nyang Trichoscypha
What is the habitat of Trichoscypha nyangensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
Species in the Trichoscypha genus
Trichoscypha acuminata,
Trichoscypha blydeniae,
Trichoscypha barbata,
Trichoscypha imbricata,
Trichoscypha laxiflora,
Trichoscypha laxissima,
Trichoscypha eugong,
Trichoscypha parviflora,
Trichoscypha olodiana,
Trichoscypha reygaerti,
Trichoscypha rubicunda,
Trichoscypha linderi,
Trichoscypha longipetala,
Trichoscypha lucens,
Trichoscypha nyangensis,
Trichoscypha oddonii,
Trichoscypha smeathmannii,
Trichoscypha ulugurensis,
Trichoscypha bracteata,
Trichoscypha arborea,
Trichoscypha patens,
Trichoscypha baldwinii,
Trichoscypha mannii,
Trichoscypha pauciflora,
Trichoscypha cavalliensis,
Trichoscypha smythei,
Trichoscypha bijuga,
Trichoscypha longifolia,
Trichoscypha liberica,
Trichoscypha oliveri,
Trichoscypha debruijnii,
Trichoscypha hallei,
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,