Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) R.H.Archer
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 59: 329 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750227
Common Names
- Trobancha preussii
- Preussii Trobancha
- Preuss Trobancha
Description
Trochantha preussii (also called Preuss's Trochantha, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a grey bark and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trochantha preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trochantha preussii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trochantha preussii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4-6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Trochantha preussii
Trochantha preussii is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Trochantha preussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochantha preussii?
Trochantha preussii
What type of plant is Trochantha preussii?
It is a cactus
Where does Trochantha preussii grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Trochantha 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,