Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
1328307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jessup) D.C.Thomas & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 402 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340761





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Description

Meiogyne trichocarpa (also called hairy-fruited meiogyne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a thick stem and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Meiogyne trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meiogyne trichocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meiogyne trichocarpa is a small shrub found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Meiogyne trichocarpa

Meiogyne trichocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Meiogyne trichocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Meiogyne trichocarpa?

Hairy-fruited meiogyne

What is the natural range of Meiogyne trichocarpa?

India

What is the habitat of Meiogyne trichocarpa?

Moist montane forests

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Daniel C. Thomas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143018-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.