Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
trapnellii
ID:
1411440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Onana) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423905



Common Names

  • Pachylobus trapnellii
  • Trapnell's Pachylobus
  • Trapnellii Pachylobus


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Description

Pachylobus trapnellii (also called Pachylobus trapnellius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with yellow. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pachylobus trapnellii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachylobus trapnellii is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachylobus trapnellii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Pachylobus trapnellii

Pachylobus trapnellii is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Pachylobus trapnellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachylobus trapnellii?

Pachylobus trapnellii

What type of plant is Pachylobus trapnellii?

Evergreen tree

Where is Pachylobus trapnellii native to?

Africa

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Jean-Michel Onana (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Onana' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.