Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
regelii
ID:
1293448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Takeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 223 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292786



Common Names

  • Tripterygium regelii
  • Regelii Tripterygium
  • Tripterygium Regelii


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Description

Tripterygium regelii (also called Regel's tripterygium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterygium regelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterygium regelii has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterygium regelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Tripterygium regelii

Tripterygium regelii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Tripterygium regelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterygium regelii?

Tripterygium regelii

What is the family of Tripterygium regelii?

Celastraceae

What is the native range of Tripterygium regelii?

South Africa

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,

References

Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162907-1: Based on the initial data import