Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nigrifolius
ID:
329004

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 5: 173 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328336



Common Names

  • Black-leaved Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon nigrifolius
  • Black-leaved Trigonostemon


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Description

Trigonostemon nigrifolius (also called Black-leaved 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 nigrifolius 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 nigrifolius is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon nigrifolius 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 nigrifolius

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

Trigonostemon nigrifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon nigrifolius?

Trigonostemon nigrifolius

What is the family of Trigonostemon nigrifolius?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Trigonostemon nigrifolius?

Black-leaved 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208884: Based on the initial data import
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.