Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
408478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 401 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407810



Common Names

  • Trochomeria Polymorpha
  • Variable Trochomeria
  • Variable Tree


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Synonyms

  • Trochomeria stenoloba Cogn. [unknown]
  • Trochomeria teixeirae R.Fern. & A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Trochomeria multiflora R.Fernandes [unknown]
  • Trochomeria brachypetala R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Trochomeria bussei Gilg [unknown]
  • Heterosicyos polymorpha Welw. [unknown]
  • Heterosicyos stenoloba Welw. [unknown]

Description

Trochomeria polymorpha (also called 'Polymorphic Trochomeria' and 'Polymorphic Tree', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to South America. It is an evergreen tree with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trochomeria polymorpha 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, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trochomeria polymorpha is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, brown, bell-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and bell-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trochomeria polymorpha is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Trochomeria polymorpha

Trochomeria polymorpha is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Trochomeria polymorpha FAQ

What is the common name of Trochomeria polymorpha?

Many-shaped Trochomeria

What is the ideal soil type for Trochomeria polymorpha?

Well-drained soil

What is the ideal temperature for Trochomeria polymorpha?

Cool temperatures

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,

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