Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
458454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 58 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457786



Common Names

  • Trema micranthum
  • Micranthum Trema
  • Micranthum Trema


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Synonyms

  • Urtica alnifolia Bertero ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Varronia alba Jacq. [unknown]
  • Trema rugosum (Willd.) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema mollis (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema macrophyllum (Kunth) Blume [unknown]
  • Rhamnus micrantha L. [unknown]
  • Sponia macrophylla (Kunth) Decne. [unknown]
  • Sponia rufescens Planch. [unknown]
  • Sponia stipellata Bello [unknown]
  • Sponia micrantha (L.) Decne. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Sponia rugosa (Willd.) Decne. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Calyptracordia alba Britton [unknown]
  • Celtis albicans Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Celtis canescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Celtis chichilea Ruiz & Pav. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis curiandiuba M.Gómez ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis lima Sw. [unknown]
  • Celtis lima Lam. [unknown]
  • Celtis macrophylla Kunth [unknown]
  • Celtis micrantha (L.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Celtis microcarpa Salzm. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis mollis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Celtis riparia Kunth [unknown]
  • Celtis rufescens Banks ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis rugosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Celtis schiedeana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cordia alba Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia ovata Brandegee [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus albus (Jacq.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Sponia chichilea Planch. [unknown]
  • Sponia micrantha (L.) Decne. [deprecated]
  • Trema canescens Blume [unknown]
  • Trema chichileum (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
  • Celtis microcarpa Salzm. ex Planchon [deprecated]
  • Celtis rufescens Banks ex Planchon [deprecated]
  • Sponia canescens (Kunth) Decne. [unknown]
  • Sponia crassifolia Liebm. [illegitimate]
  • Sponia grisea Liebm. [unknown]
  • Sponia lima (Sw.) Decne. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Sponia mollis Decne. [unknown]
  • Sponia riparia Decne. [unknown]
  • Sponia schiedeana Planch. [unknown]
  • Trema lima (Sw.) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema melinonum Blume [unknown]
  • Trema micranthum obtusatum Urb. [unknown]
  • Trema micrantha strigillosa (Lundell) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Trema riparium (Kunth) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema rufescens (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema schiedeanum (Planch.) Blume [unknown]
  • Trema strigillosa Lundell [unknown]
  • Trema micrantha floridana (Britton) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Trema floridana Britton ex Small [unknown]
  • Trema micrantha micrantha [unknown]
  • Trema orientale rugosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trema micranthum (also called Small-flowered Trema, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy soils. It is found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trema micranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trema micranthum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trema micranthum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Trema micranthum

Trema micranthum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Trema micranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trema micranthum?

Trema micranthum

What is the natural habitat of Trema micranthum?

Trema micranthum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China.

What are the growth requirements of Trema micranthum?

Trema micranthum requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2518720: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.