Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
kerrii
ID:
328966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 97 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328298



Common Names

  • Trigonostemon kerrii
  • Kerrii Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon kerrii


Searching for Trigonostemon kerrii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Trigonostemon kerrii (also called Kerri's Trigonostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonostemon kerrii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

Searching for Trigonostemon kerrii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon kerrii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Trigonostemon kerrii

Trigonostemon kerrii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Trigonostemon kerrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon kerrii?

Trigonostemon kerrii

What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon kerrii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Trigonostemon kerrii?

Kerrii, Kerrii Shrub

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