Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
costata
ID:
745594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) I.M.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 577 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744927



Common Names

  • Trivalvaria Costata
  • Trivalvaria
  • Costata


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Description

Trivalvaria costata (also called Costate Trivalvaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trivalvaria costata is used as an ornamental plant and for timber. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trivalvaria costata is a yellow or white tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trivalvaria costata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Trivalvaria costata

Trivalvaria costata is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Trivalvaria costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trivalvaria costata?

Trivalvaria costata

What is the native range of Trivalvaria costata?

Tropical Asia

What is the average height of Trivalvaria costata?

Up to 1 meter

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102907-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.