Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
solitaria
ID:
591533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Levyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 9: 26 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590865



Common Names

  • Trianoptiles solitaria
  • Solitaria Trianoptiles
  • Trianoptiles Solitaria


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Description

Trianoptiles solitaria (also called 'Solitary Trianoptiles', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trianoptiles solitaria is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trianoptiles solitaria has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trianoptiles solitaria is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Trianoptiles solitaria

Trianoptiles solitaria can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Trianoptiles solitaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trianoptiles solitaria?

Trianoptiles solitaria

What is the common name of Trianoptiles solitaria?

Solitary Tree

What is the distribution range of Trianoptiles solitaria?

Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315411-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].