Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
327261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 182 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326593



Common Names

  • Bahiensis Tragia
  • Bahiensis Tree
  • Bahiensis Tree


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Description

Tragia bahiensis (also called Bahia Tragia, among many other common names) is an herb native to Brazil. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fibres which are used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia bahiensis is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia bahiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tragia bahiensis

Tragia bahiensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and scrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Tragia bahiensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Tragia bahiensis?

Tragia bahiensis prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F)

What is the optimal soil for Tragia bahiensis?

Tragia bahiensis prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5

How much light does Tragia bahiensis need?

Tragia bahiensis prefers full sun to partial shade

Species in the Tragia genus

Tragia abortiva, Tragia acalyphoides, Tragia adenanthera, Tragia adenophila, Tragia affinis, Tragia aliena, Tragia amblyodonta, Tragia angolensis, Tragia arabica, Tragia arnhemica, Tragia ashiae, Tragia aurea, Tragia bahiensis, Tragia balfourii, Tragia ballyi, Tragia baroniana, Tragia benthamii, Tragia betonicifolia, Tragia bicolor, Tragia biflora, Tragia boiviniana, Tragia bongolana, Tragia brevipes, Tragia brevispica, Tragia brouniana, Tragia capensis, Tragia caperonioides, Tragia catamarcensis, Tragia ceanothifolia, Tragia cearensis, Tragia chevalieri, Tragia chlorocaulon, Tragia cinerea, Tragia cocculifolia, Tragia collina, Tragia cordata, Tragia correae, Tragia cubensis, Tragia cuneata, Tragia descampsii, Tragia dinteri, Tragia dioica, Tragia dodecandra, Tragia doryodes, Tragia durbanensis, Tragia fallacina, Tragia fasciculata, Tragia finalis, Tragia friesii, Tragia furialis,

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,

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