Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
trispicata
ID:
1251655

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Hurley ex K.Gould

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 412 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250993



Common Names

  • Spigelia trispicata
  • Trispicata Spigelia
  • Spigelia


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Description

Spigelia trispicata (also called 'Three-spiked Spigelia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia trispicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spigelia trispicata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia trispicata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.

Where to Find Spigelia trispicata

Spigelia trispicata is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico.

Spigelia trispicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spigelia trispicata?

Spigelia trispicata

What is the common name of Spigelia trispicata?

Three-spiked spigelia

What is the natural habitat of Spigelia trispicata?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Spigelia genus

Spigelia paraguayensis, Spigelia palmeri, Spigelia nicotianiflora, Spigelia mexicana, Spigelia polystachya, Spigelia hamelioides, Spigelia guianensis, Spigelia longiflora, Spigelia humboldtiana, Spigelia kleinii, Spigelia anthelmia, Spigelia aenea, Spigelia cremnophila, Spigelia caaguazuensis, Spigelia cipoensis, Spigelia chocoensis, Spigelia colimensis, Spigelia megapotamica, Spigelia queretarensis, Spigelia amazonica, Spigelia schultesii, Spigelia genuflexa, Spigelia alabamensis, Spigelia aceifolia, Spigelia amplexicaulis, Spigelia beccabungoides, Spigelia carnosa, Spigelia cascatensis, Spigelia catarinensis, Spigelia heliotropoides, Spigelia herzogiana, Spigelia paraguariensis, Spigelia persicarioides, Spigelia pygmaea, Spigelia ramosa, Spigelia reitzii, Spigelia riedeliana, Spigelia rojasiana, Spigelia tetraptera, Spigelia valenzuelae, Spigelia vestita, Spigelia flemmingiana, Spigelia hedyotidea, Spigelia macrophylla, Spigelia martiana, Spigelia pedunculata, Spigelia pusilla, Spigelia scabrella, Spigelia sellowiana, Spigelia spartioides,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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