Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longii
ID:
1251448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Lückh.) Bruyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 61: 204 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250786



Common Names

  • Tromotriche
  • Longii Tromotriche
  • Long's Tromotriche


Searching for Tromotriche longii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tromotriche longii (also called Long's Tromotriche, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and lanceolate leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tromotriche longii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tromotriche longii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Tromotriche longii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tromotriche longii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Tromotriche longii

Tromotriche longii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tromotriche longii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tromotriche longii?

Tromotriche longii

What is the common name of Tromotriche longii?

Long's Tromotriche

What is the natural habitat of Tromotriche longii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50158009: Based on the initial data import
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Carl August Lückhoff (1914-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Lückh.' in the authors string.