Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
brunonis
ID:
455422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 18 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454754



Common Names

  • Tripterococcus brunonis
  • Brunon's Tripterococcus
  • Brunon's False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Tripterococcus simplex Bunge [unknown]
  • Tripterococcus junceus Bunge [unknown]
  • Tripterococcus brachystigma Schuch. [unknown]
  • Stackhousia brunonis (Endl.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Stackhousia brunonis genuina Pamp. [invalid]
  • Stackhousia brunonis simplex (Bunge) Pamp. [valid]
  • Stackhousia brunonis annua Pamp. [unknown]
  • Stackhousia brunonis typica Pamp. [invalid]

Description

Tripterococcus brunonis (also called Brown's Tripterococcus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 3m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterococcus brunonis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterococcus brunonis has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterococcus brunonis is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and ensure the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Tripterococcus brunonis

Tripterococcus brunonis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.

Tripterococcus brunonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterococcus brunonis?

Tripterococcus brunonis

What is the family of Tripterococcus brunonis?

Rutaceae

What is the natural habitat of Tripterococcus brunonis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Tripterococcus 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,