Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
merrillii
ID:
329000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 4: 1304 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328332



Common Names

  • Merrill's Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon merrillii
  • Merrill's Trigonostemon


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Description

Trigonostemon merrillii (also called Merrill's Trigonostemon, 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 merrillii is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy for fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonostemon merrillii is white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon merrillii is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is cultivated in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Trigonostemon merrillii

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

Trigonostemon merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon merrillii?

Trigonostemon merrillii

What is the family of Trigonostemon merrillii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Trigonostemon merrillii?

Merrill's 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