Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
1066384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 329 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065722

Common Names

  • Oblong-Leaved Trigynaea
  • Trigynaea
  • Trigynaea Oblongifolia

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Description

Trigynaea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-Leaved Trigynaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trigynaea oblongifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigynaea oblongifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigynaea oblongifolia 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 Trigynaea oblongifolia

Trigynaea oblongifolia 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 Annonaceae family

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