Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
593648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 383 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592980



Common Names

  • Tricostularia pauciflora
  • Pauciflora Tricostularia
  • Few-flowered Tricostularia


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Description

Tricostularia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Bittersweet, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides. It has yellowish-green flowers and bright orange-red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Tricostularia pauciflora is a species of plant that is native to Central and South America. It is known for its edible fruits, which are high in vitamins and minerals. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and other sweet treats. The leaves of the plant are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricostularia pauciflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricostularia pauciflora is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.

Where to Find Tricostularia pauciflora

Tricostularia pauciflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tricostularia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricostularia pauciflora?

Tricostularia pauciflora

What is the common name of Tricostularia pauciflora?

Pauciflora Tricostularia

What is the native range of Tricostularia pauciflora?

India

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315532-1: 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].