Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
wilfordii
ID:
1258154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 368 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257492



Common Names

  • Thunder God Vine
  • Lei Gong Teng
  • Tripterygium Wilfordii Hook F


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Description

Tripterygium wilfordii (also called Wilford's tripterygium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterygium wilfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterygium wilfordii has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterygium wilfordii can be propagated by division or by seeds. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a warm, dry environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Tripterygium wilfordii

Tripterygium wilfordii can be found in China and Taiwan.

Tripterygium wilfordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterygium wilfordii?

Tripterygium wilfordii

What type of plant is Tripterygium wilfordii?

Vine

Where does Tripterygium wilfordii grow?

East Asia

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,

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