Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
aspera
ID:
1219618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Swart

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 39: 426 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218956



Common Names

  • Aspera Trattinnickia
  • Rough Trattinnickia
  • Trattinnickia aspera


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Description

Trattinnickia aspera (also called Rough trattinnickia, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streambanks. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves with serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Trattinnickia aspera is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trattinnickia aspera has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trattinnickia aspera is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to grow this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water them regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Trattinnickia aspera

Trattinnickia aspera is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Trattinnickia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia aspera?

Trattinnickia aspera

What is the common name of Trattinnickia aspera?

Rough-barked copal

What is the distribution of Trattinnickia aspera?

Central America, South America, and the Caribbean

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4700241: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Swart (1901-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swart' in the authors string.