Tragia mildbraediana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mildbraediana
ID:
327458
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, IX: 96 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326790
Common Names
- Tragia mildbraediana
- Mildbraed's Tragia
- Mildbraed's Nettle
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Tragia mildbraediana (also called Mildbraed's Tragia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea. It typically grows in lowland forests and in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragia mildbraediana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tragia mildbraediana is yellowish-green in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, slender stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tragia mildbraediana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Tragia mildbraediana
Tragia mildbraediana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Tragia mildbraediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragia mildbraediana?
Tragia mildbraediana
What is the common name of Tragia mildbraediana?
Mildbraed's Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Tragia mildbraediana?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207401: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.