Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
javanicum
ID:
457994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 57 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457326



Common Names

  • Trichospermum Javanicum
  • Javanicum Trichospermum
  • Javanicum's Trichospermum


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Synonyms

  • Trichospermum cymbiforme Sprague ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Bixagrewia nicobarica Kurz [unknown]
  • Diclidocarpus javanicus (Blume) W.Theob. [unknown]
  • Grewia ancolana Miq. [unknown]

Description

Trichospermum javanicum (also called Javanese Trichospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Trichospermum javanicum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichospermum javanicum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichospermum javanicum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trichospermum javanicum

Trichospermum javanicum is native to Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Trichospermum javanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichospermum javanicum?

Trichospermum javanicum

What is the family of Trichospermum javanicum?

Verbenaceae

Where is Trichospermum javanicum found?

Indonesia

Species in the Trichospermum genus

Trichospermum graciliflorum, Trichospermum gracile, Trichospermum galeottii, Trichospermum fosbergii, Trichospermum fletcheri, Trichospermum fauroensis, Trichospermum eriopodum, Trichospermum calyculatum, Trichospermum buruensis, Trichospermum burretii, Trichospermum arachnoideum, Trichospermum discolor, Trichospermum grewioides, Trichospermum kajewskii, Trichospermum negrosense, Trichospermum morotaiense, Trichospermum mexicanum, Trichospermum ledermannii, Trichospermum lanigerum, Trichospermum kjellbergii, Trichospermum peekelii, Trichospermum javanicum, Trichospermum involucratum, Trichospermum inmac, Trichospermum incanum, Trichospermum incaniopsis, Trichospermum ikutai, Trichospermum heliotrichum, Trichospermum samoense, Trichospermum tripyxis, Trichospermum talaudensis, Trichospermum subdehiscens, Trichospermum smithii, Trichospermum ovatum, Trichospermum sacciferum, Trichospermum rhamnifolium, Trichospermum quadrivalve, Trichospermum psilocladum, Trichospermum pseudojavanicum, Trichospermum pleiostigma, Trichospermum stevensii, Trichospermum lessertianum, Trichospermum richii,

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,