Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tabulaemontana
ID:
327590

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.J.Gillespie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 333 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326922



Common Names

  • Tragia tabulaemontana
  • Table Mountain Tragia
  • Table Mountain Nettle


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Description

Tragia tabulaemontana (also called Table Mountain 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 tabulaemontana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds and ulcers. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia tabulaemontana has five yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia tabulaemontana is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the rootstock in the spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Tragia tabulaemontana

Tragia tabulaemontana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Tragia tabulaemontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragia tabulaemontana?

Tragia tabulaemontana

What is the common name of Tragia tabulaemontana?

Table Mountain Nettle

What are the uses of Tragia tabulaemontana?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

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-207524: Based on the initial data import
Lynn J. Gillespie (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Gillespie' in the authors string.