Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
trigoniifolia
ID:
1076864

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 83 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076202



Common Names

  • Heteropterys trigoniifolia
  • Trigoniifolia Heteropterys
  • Trigoniifolia-Leaf Heteropterys


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Description

Heteropterys trigoniifolia (also called Triangle-leaved Heteropterys, Triangle-leaved Tree, and Triangle-leaved Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropterys trigoniifolia is an evergreen shrub that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a hedge. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropterys trigoniifolia has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropterys trigoniifolia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Heteropterys trigoniifolia

Heteropterys trigoniifolia is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Species in the Heteropterys genus

Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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