Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
grayanum
ID:
1043593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) House

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
New York State Mus. Bull. 233–234: 66 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042931



Common Names

  • Trachysperma grayanum
  • Grayanum trachysperma
  • Grayanum sandbur


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Description

Trachysperma grayanum (also called 'Gray's Gum Tree', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trachysperma grayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachysperma grayanum is a small, yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachysperma grayanum is a temperate shrub found in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Trachysperma grayanum

Trachysperma grayanum is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.

Species in the Trachysperma genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100376162: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.