Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.Perrier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 195 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716093
Common Names
- Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa
- Trilobocarpa Hartogiopsis
- Hartogiopsis Hartogiopsis
Description
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa (also called Three-Lobed Hartogiopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 2 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa is white and star-shaped, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have three lobes.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.
Where to Find Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in moist, shady areas.
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa?
Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa
What is the common name of Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa?
Three-lobed Hartogiopsis
What is the natural habitat of Hartogiopsis trilobocarpa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Hartogiopsis genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,