Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
rubicunda
ID:
410467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 52: 656 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409799



Common Names

  • Reddish Trichoscypha
  • Trichoscypha Rubicunda
  • Reddish Three-Stem


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Trichoscypha africana Lecomte [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha klainei Lecomte [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha fusca Lecomte [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha escherichii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Trichoscypha rubicunda (also called Red Trichoscypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha rubicunda 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 rubicunda 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.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha rubicunda 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 rubicunda

Trichoscypha rubicunda is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Trichoscypha rubicunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha rubicunda?

Trichoscypha rubicunda

What is the common name of Trichoscypha rubicunda?

Red-fruited Trichoscypha

What is the habitat of Trichoscypha rubicunda?

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,