Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laevigatus
ID:
328971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 538 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328303



Common Names

  • Trigonostemon laevigatus
  • Laevigatus Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon laevigatus var. laevigatus


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Synonyms

  • Trigonostemon anomalus Merr. [unknown]
  • Trigonostemon laevigatus petiolaris Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Trigonostemon laevigatus (also called Chinese Boxthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon laevigatus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trigonostemon laevigatus var. croceus (B.C.Stone) R.Y.Yu & Welzen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonostemon laevigatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon laevigatus 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 laevigatus

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

Trigonostemon laevigatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon laevigatus?

Trigonostemon laevigatus

What is the family of Trigonostemon laevigatus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Trigonostemon laevigatus?

Smooth Trigonostemon

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