Palaua trisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Candollea 15: 176 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077338
Common Names
- Trisepala Palaua
- Trisepala Palaua Plant
- Trisepala Palaua Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palaua trisepala (also called Three-sepal Palaua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Palaua trisepala is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palaua trisepala has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palaua trisepala is a perennial herb native to the Andes in Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.
Where to Find Palaua trisepala
Palaua trisepala is native to South America. It can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Palaua genus
Palaua dissecta, Palaua guntheri, Palaua guentheri, Palaua inconspicua, Palaua mollendoensis, Palaua moschata, Palaua pusilla, Palaua rhombifolia, Palaua tomentosa, Palaua velutina, Palaua weberbaueri, Palaua malvifolia, Palaua trisepala, Palaua concinna, Palaua modesta, Palaua camanensis, Palaua sandemanii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19601602: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.