Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Aubrév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bois Forêts Trop. 8: 344 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439072
Common Names
- Santiria Trimera
- Three-petal Santiria
- Three-petalled Santiria
Synonyms
- Pachylobus ebo Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pachylobus balsamiferus Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pachylobus obovatus Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pachylobus viridiflorus Engl. [unknown]
- Pachylobus trimerus Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pachylobus mayumbensis Exell [unknown]
- Sorindeia trimera Oliv. [unknown]
- Santiria ebo (Pierre) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Santiria glaberrima (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Santiria kamerunensis (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Santiria tessmannii (K.Krause) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Santiria obovata (Pierre) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Santiria balsamifera Oliv. [unknown]
- Santiriopsis glaberrima Engl. [unknown]
- Santiriopsis ebo Pierre [unknown]
- Santiriopsis trimera (Oliv.) Guillaumin ex Engl. [unknown]
- Santiriopsis kamerunensis Engl. [unknown]
- Santiriopsis mayumbensis (Exell) Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
- Santiriopsis obovata Pierre [unknown]
- Santiriopsis tessmannii K.Krause [unknown]
- Santiriopsis balsamifera Engl. [unknown]
- Dacryodes trimera (Oliv.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Dacryodes viridiflora (Engl.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
Description
Santiria trimera (also called Three-lobed Santiria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Santiriaceae family. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Santiria trimera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santiria trimera is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santiria trimera is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Santiria trimera
Santiria trimera can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Santiria trimera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria trimera?
Santiria trimera
What is the common name of Santiria trimera?
Three-petaled Santiria
What is the natural habitat of Santiria trimera?
Tropical forests
Species in the Santiria genus
Santiria laevigata,
Santiria megaphylla,
Santiria grandiflora,
Santiria trimera,
Santiria griffithii,
Santiria havilandii,
Santiria impressinervis,
Santiria kalkmaniana,
Santiria mollis,
Santiria sarawakana,
Santiria rubiginosa,
Santiria oblongifolia,
Santiria nigricans,
Santiria ridleyi,
Santiria dacryodifolia,
Santiria apiculata,
Santiria conferta,
Santiria tomentosa,
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,