Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) B.L.Burtt
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 446 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230034
Common Names
- Trisepalum birmanicum
- Birman Trisepalum
- Birman Trisepalum Tree
Description
Trisepalum birmanicum (also called Burmese trisepalum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Myanmar. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trisepalum birmanicum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisepalum birmanicum has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per seedpod. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trisepalum birmanicum is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Trisepalum birmanicum
Trisepalum birmanicum can be found in the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Trisepalum birmanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisepalum birmanicum?
Trisepalum birmanicum
What is the common name of Trisepalum birmanicum?
Birmanicum Trisepalum
Where is Trisepalum birmanicum found?
It is native to the mountains of India, Nepal, and Myanmar
Species in the Trisepalum genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,