Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
1415029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Jeffrey) H.Schaef.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42: 70 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427494

Common Names

  • Trochomeria nigrescens
  • Black Trochomeria
  • Black-Fruited Trochomeria

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Description

Trochomeria nigrescens (also called Black Trochomeria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a shrubby habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Trochomeria nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trochomeria nigrescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trochomeria nigrescens is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.

Where to Find Trochomeria nigrescens

Trochomeria nigrescens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Trochomeria nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trochomeria nigrescens?

Trochomeria nigrescens

What type of plant is Trochomeria nigrescens?

Trochomeria nigrescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Trochomeria nigrescens found?

Trochomeria nigrescens is found in Chile.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.