Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lilungshanensis
ID:
1280015

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Chen & J.C.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. 47: 203, f. 1 & 2 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279353



Common Names

  • Tripterospermum lilungshanensis
  • Lilungshan Tripterospermum
  • Lilungshan Tree


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Description

Tripterospermum lilungshanensis (also called Lilungshan Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical forests in Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded canopy and its bark is grey-brown. It grows in humid, lowland forests and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum lilungshanensis is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum lilungshanensis has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum lilungshanensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Tripterospermum lilungshanensis

Tripterospermum lilungshanensis is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50303352: Based on the initial data import
Jenn Che Wang (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wang' in the authors string.
Ching Hsia Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Chen' in the authors string.