Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanukuensis
ID:
594060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilly

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 18 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593392



Common Names

  • Trilepis kanukuensis
  • Kanukuensis Trilepis
  • Kanukuese Trilepis


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Description

Trilepis kanukuensis (also called Kanukuensis Trilepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical forests. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, and its flowers are white or pale yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Trilepis kanukuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Trilepis kanukuensis has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, light green and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trilepis kanukuensis is a shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Trilepis kanukuensis

Trilepis kanukuensis can be found in South America.

Trilepis kanukuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trilepis kanukuensis?

Trilepis kanukuensis

What is the natural habitat of Trilepis kanukuensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Trilepis kanukuensis?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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 Louis Gilly (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258277-2: 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].