Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
tropophila
ID:
1280332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labat, El-Achkar & R.Rabev.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 400 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279670



Common Names

  • Pyrenacantha tropophila
  • Tropophila Pyrenacantha
  • Tropophila Firethorn


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Description

Pyrenacantha tropophila (also called Tropical Pyrenacantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenacantha tropophila is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenacantha tropophila has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenacantha tropophila is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pyrenacantha tropophila

Pyrenacantha tropophila is native to Madagascar.

Pyrenacantha tropophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha tropophila?

Pyrenacantha tropophila

What is the common name of Pyrenacantha tropophila?

Tropical Firethorn

What is the natural habitat of Pyrenacantha tropophila?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Pyrenacantha genus

Pyrenacantha ambrensis, Pyrenacantha capitata, Pyrenacantha longirostrata, Pyrenacantha lebrunii, Pyrenacantha klaineana, Pyrenacantha grandifolia, Pyrenacantha glabrescens, Pyrenacantha gabonica, Pyrenacantha cordicula, Pyrenacantha sylvestris, Pyrenacantha staudtii, Pyrenacantha repanda, Pyrenacantha puberula, Pyrenacantha grandiflora, Pyrenacantha kirkii, Pyrenacantha vogeliana, Pyrenacantha acuminata, Pyrenacantha andapensis, Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi, Pyrenacantha chlorantha, Pyrenacantha humblotii, Pyrenacantha laetevirens, Pyrenacantha kaurabassana, Pyrenacantha scandens, Pyrenacantha volubilis, Pyrenacantha malvifolia, Pyrenacantha undulata, Pyrenacantha perrieri, Pyrenacantha tropophila, Pyrenacantha anhydathoda, Pyrenacantha gossweileri, Pyrenacantha macrocarpa, Pyrenacantha rostrata, Pyrenacantha soyauxii, Pyrenacantha thomsoniana, Pyrenacantha manchesteriana,

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50305429: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Rabevohitra (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rabev.' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Elias El-Achkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Achkar' in the authors string.