Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
capillipes
ID:
328923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 413 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328255



Common Names

  • Trigonostemon capillipes
  • Capillipes Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon capillipes


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Synonyms

  • Trigonostemon diffusus condensus R.I.Milne [unknown]
  • Dimorphocalyx capillipes Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Trigonostemon capillipes (also called Hairy-stalked Trigonostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon capillipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonostemon capillipes has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon capillipes is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-17.8°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Trigonostemon capillipes

Trigonostemon capillipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Trigonostemon capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon capillipes?

Trigonostemon capillipes

What is the common name of Trigonostemon capillipes?

Hairy-stalked trigonostemon

What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon capillipes?

Tropical rainforests and moist forests

Species in the Trigonostemon genus

Trigonostemon adenocalyx, Trigonostemon albiflorus, Trigonostemon angustifolius, Trigonostemon apetalogyne, Trigonostemon aurantiacus, Trigonostemon beccarii, Trigonostemon birmanicus, Trigonostemon bonianus, Trigonostemon borneensis, Trigonostemon capillipes, Trigonostemon capitellatum, Trigonostemon carnosulus, Trigonostemon cherrieri, Trigonostemon chinensis, Trigonostemon cochinchinensis, Trigonostemon cumingii, Trigonostemon detritiferus, Trigonostemon diffusus, Trigonostemon diplopetalus, Trigonostemon dipteranthus, Trigonostemon eberhardtii, Trigonostemon elegantissimus, Trigonostemon elmeri, Trigonostemon everettii, Trigonostemon filiformis, Trigonostemon flavidus, Trigonostemon fragilis, Trigonostemon gaudichaudii, Trigonostemon hartleyi, Trigonostemon heteranthus, Trigonostemon hirsutus, Trigonostemon howii, Trigonostemon hybridus, Trigonostemon inopinatus, Trigonostemon ionthocarpus, Trigonostemon kerrii, Trigonostemon laetus, Trigonostemon laevigatus, Trigonostemon lanceolatus, Trigonostemon laoticus, Trigonostemon laxiflorus, Trigonostemon longipedunculatus, Trigonostemon longipes, Trigonostemon magnificus, Trigonostemon malaccanus, Trigonostemon matangensis, Trigonostemon matanginsu, Trigonostemon merrillii, Trigonostemon murtonii, Trigonostemon nemoralis,

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-208809: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.