Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
maculatum
ID:
1324080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adr.Favre, Matuszak & Muellner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 232 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336534



Common Names

  • Tripterospermum maculatum
  • Three-winged Nutmeg
  • Winged Nutmeg


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Description

Tripterospermum maculatum (also called Spotted Tripterospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is typically found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum maculatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum maculatum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum maculatum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned back in late winter to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Tripterospermum maculatum

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

Tripterospermum maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterospermum maculatum?

Tripterospermum maculatum

What is the common name of Tripterospermum maculatum?

Spotted Tripterospermum

What is the natural habitat of Tripterospermum maculatum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Alexandra Nora Muellner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muellner' in the authors string.
Adrien Favre (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Favre' in the authors string.
Sabine Matuszak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuszak' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130745-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.