Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
argentea
ID:
1067073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) J.Sinclair

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Sarawak Mus. J. 5: 603 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066411



Common Names

  • Trivalvaria argentea
  • Argentea Trivalvaria
  • Trivalvaria


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Description

Trivalvaria argentea (also called Silver Trivalvaria, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trivalvaria argentea is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trivalvaria argentea is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green in color, with a long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trivalvaria argentea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Trivalvaria argentea

Trivalvaria argentea is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75217-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.