Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
1558446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm. ex H.H.Pham

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
(1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036257





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Description

Tripterospermum chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests and can reach heights of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are ovate-oblong and its bark is reddish-brown. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum chevalieri has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum chevalieri is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Tripterospermum chevalieri

Tripterospermum chevalieri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Tripterospermum chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterospermum chevalieri?

Tripterospermum chevalieri

What is the family of Tripterospermum chevalieri?

Araliaceae

What is the native range of Tripterospermum chevalieri?

India

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,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222146-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.