Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
327403

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 980 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326735



Common Names

  • Tragia involucrata
  • Bracted Tragia
  • Wrapped Tragia


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Synonyms

  • Tragia cordata B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Tragia involucrata rheediana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia trifida Wall. [unknown]
  • Croton urens L. [unknown]

Description

Tragia involucrata (also called Bracted Tragia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in dry and moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia involucrata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tragia involucrata are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia involucrata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Tragia involucrata

Tragia involucrata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Tragia involucrata FAQ

What type of plant is Tragia involucrata?

Tragia involucrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Where is Tragia involucrata found?

Tragia involucrata is native to India.

What is the growth habit of Tragia involucrata?

Tragia involucrata is a small, annual herb.

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