Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 9: 219 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065721
Common Names
- Hahn's Tridimeris
- Tridimeris
- Tridimeris Hahniana
Description
Tridimeris hahniana (also called Hahn's Tridimeris, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in open, dry areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tridimeris hahniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are showy and fragrant, and the leaves are often used in floral arrangements. The bark and leaves of the tree are also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tridimeris hahniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridimeris hahniana is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tridimeris hahniana
Tridimeris hahniana is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It is also cultivated in tropical areas.
Species in the Tridimeris genus
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,