Tristellateia squarrosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
1077212
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 8: 377 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076550
Common Names
- Tristellateia squarrosa
- Squarrosa Tristellateia
- Squarrosa's Tristellateia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tristellateia squarrosa (also called Bristly Tristellateia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tristellateia squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tristellateia squarrosa is a yellow or white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tristellateia squarrosa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Tristellateia squarrosa
Tristellateia squarrosa is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Species in the Tristellateia genus
Tristellateia pubescens, Tristellateia greveana, Tristellateia bernierana, Tristellateia grandiflora, Tristellateia sancti-andreae, Tristellateia cordifolia, Tristellateia acutifolia, Tristellateia rigalii, Tristellateia ambondrensis, Tristellateia stenoptera, Tristellateia ovalifolia, Tristellateia dulcamara, Tristellateia cocculifolia, Tristellateia ambongensis, Tristellateia goudotii, Tristellateia isalensis, Tristellateia bojerana, Tristellateia madagascariensis, Tristellateia stenactis, Tristellateia squarrosa, Tristellateia africana, Tristellateia australasiae,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19501299: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.