Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brevidentatum
ID:
414483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hul

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 31 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413815



Common Names

  • Tripterospermum brevidentatum
  • Brevidentatum Tripterospermum
  • Tripterospermum


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Description

Tripterospermum brevidentatum (also called Short-toothed Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum brevidentatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum brevidentatum has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and a three-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum brevidentatum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division should be done in early spring. The plant should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Tripterospermum brevidentatum

Tripterospermum brevidentatum is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Ethiopia.

Tripterospermum brevidentatum FAQ

What type of soil does Tripterospermum brevidentatum prefer?

Tripterospermum brevidentatum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Tripterospermum brevidentatum need?

Tripterospermum brevidentatum needs partial to full shade.

How often should Tripterospermum brevidentatum be watered?

Tripterospermum brevidentatum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Tripterospermum genus

Tripterospermum sumatranum, Tripterospermum nigrobaccatum, Tripterospermum robustum, Tripterospermum microcarpum, Tripterospermum fasciculatum, Tripterospermum distylum, Tripterospermum trinerve, Tripterospermum trinervium, Tripterospermum brevidentatum, Tripterospermum lilungshanense, Tripterospermum coeruleum, Tripterospermum discoideum, Tripterospermum chinense, Tripterospermum taiwanense, Tripterospermum luzonense, Tripterospermum lanceolatum, Tripterospermum volubile, Tripterospermum filicaule, Tripterospermum pinbianense, Tripterospermum microphyllum, Tripterospermum cordifolium, Tripterospermum cordifolioides, Tripterospermum pallidum, Tripterospermum australe, Tripterospermum alutaceofolium, Tripterospermum hirticalyx, Tripterospermum cordatum, Tripterospermum nienkui, Tripterospermum membranaceum, Tripterospermum brevilobum, Tripterospermum lilungshanensis, Tripterospermum hualienense, Tripterospermum maculatum, Tripterospermum tanatorajanense, Tripterospermum chevalieri,

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,

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