Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
938129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter ex Verdc. & Greenway

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 355 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937467



Common Names

  • Dalechampia trifoliata
  • Trifoliata Leaf Flower
  • Trifoliata Dalechampia


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Description

Dalechampia trifoliata (also called 'Lace Vine', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with stems up to 6 m long. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas. It has alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves and bears small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dalechampia trifoliata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalechampia trifoliata var. trifoliata
Dalechampia trifoliata var. trifida Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalechampia trifoliata is a white color and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalechampia trifoliata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dalechampia trifoliata

Dalechampia trifoliata is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Dalechampia genus

Dalechampia adscendens, Dalechampia affinis, Dalechampia alata, Dalechampia albibracteosa, Dalechampia allemii, Dalechampia anomala, Dalechampia arciana, Dalechampia arenalensis, Dalechampia aristolochiifolia, Dalechampia armbrusteri, Dalechampia attenuistylus, Dalechampia bangii, Dalechampia bernieri, Dalechampia bidentata, Dalechampia boliviana, Dalechampia brasiliensis, Dalechampia brevicolumna, Dalechampia brevipes, Dalechampia brownsbergensis, Dalechampia burchellii, Dalechampia burgeriana, Dalechampia burmanica, Dalechampia canescens, Dalechampia capensis, Dalechampia caperonioides, Dalechampia catati, Dalechampia chevalieri, Dalechampia chlorocephala, Dalechampia cissifolia, Dalechampia clausseniana, Dalechampia clematidifolia, Dalechampia colorata, Dalechampia convolvuloides, Dalechampia coriacea, Dalechampia cujabensis, Dalechampia decaryi, Dalechampia denticulata, Dalechampia dioscoreifolia, Dalechampia elongata, Dalechampia falcata, Dalechampia fernandesii, Dalechampia ficifolia, Dalechampia fragrans, Dalechampia francisceana, Dalechampia galpinii, Dalechampia gentryi, Dalechampia glechomifolia, Dalechampia granadilla, Dalechampia guaranitica, Dalechampia hassleriana,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56136: Based on the initial data import
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Percy James Greenway (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenway' in the authors string.