Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 226. 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413944
Common Names
- Mildbraedianus Tristemonanthus
- Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus
- Tristemonanthus
Description
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus (also called Mildbraed's tristemonanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has an upright, oval-shaped crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in lowland rainforests and on the edges of swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flowers are small and white, with a yellow center. Seeds are small and round, with a black, shiny surface. Seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus is an annual herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus is native to South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus?
Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus
What type of plant is Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus?
Tropical shrub
What is the natural habitat of Tristemonanthus mildbraedianus?
Rainforest
Species in the Tristemonanthus 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,