Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
xyphophylloides
ID:
329060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Croizat) L.K.Dai & T.L.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 278 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328392



Common Names

  • Trigonostemon xyphophylloides
  • Xyphophylloides Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon Xyphophylloides


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Synonyms

  • Cleidion xyphophylloides Croizat [unknown]

Description

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides (also called Xyphophylloid trigonostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trigonostemon xyphophylloides are white and star-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and planting them in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Trigonostemon xyphophylloides

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides is native to Vietnam.

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon xyphophylloides?

Trigonostemon xyphophylloides

What is the common name of Trigonostemon xyphophylloides?

Xyphophylloides Trigonostemon

What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon xyphophylloides?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-208938: Based on the initial data import
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
Lun Kai Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Dai' in the authors string.