Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
stefaninii
ID:
408458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiov.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 364 (1961 publ. 1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407790



Common Names

  • Trochomeria Stefaninii
  • Stefanini's Trochomeria
  • Stefanini's Tree


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Synonyms

  • Coccinia stefaninii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Dactyliandra nigrescens C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Dactyliandra stefaninii (Chiov.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Trochomeria stefaninii (also called 'Stefaninii Trochomeria' and 'Stefaninii 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 stefaninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trochomeria stefaninii 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 stefaninii 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 stefaninii

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

Trochomeria stefaninii FAQ

What is the common name of Trochomeria stefaninii?

Stefanini's Trochomeria

What is the ideal soil type for Trochomeria stefaninii?

Well-drained soil

What is the ideal temperature for Trochomeria stefaninii?

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,

References

Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294356-1: Based on the initial data import