Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
betonicifolia
ID:
327272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 173 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326604



Common Names

  • Betonicifolia Tragia
  • Betonicifolia Tree
  • Betonicifolia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Tragia urticifolia texana Shinners [unknown]

Description

Tragia betonicifolia (also called Betony-leaved Tragia, among many other common names) is an herb native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia betonicifolia 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 flowers of Tragia betonicifolia are small and yellow, with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia betonicifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Tragia betonicifolia

Tragia betonicifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Tragia betonicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia betonicifolia?

Tragia betonicifolia

What is the common name of Tragia betonicifolia?

Betonicifolia Tragia

What is the family of Tragia betonicifolia?

Euphorbiaceae

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,

References