Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
oliveri
ID:
1269779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 425 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269117



Common Names

  • Trichoscypha oliveri
  • Oliveri Trichoscypha
  • Oliver Trichoscypha


Searching for Trichoscypha oliveri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Trichoscypha oliveri (also called Oliver's Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha oliveri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichoscypha oliveri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

Searching for Trichoscypha oliveri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha oliveri is a tropical shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Trichoscypha oliveri

Trichoscypha oliveri is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Trichoscypha oliveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha oliveri?

Trichoscypha oliveri

What is the common name of Trichoscypha oliveri?

Oliver's Trichoscypha

What is the natural habitat of Trichoscypha oliveri?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

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,

References