Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
457989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 47 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457321



Common Names

  • Trichospermum Lanigerum
  • Lanigerum Trichospermum
  • Lanigerum's Trichospermum


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Synonyms

  • Trichospermum trivalvis Merr. [unknown]
  • Althoffia lanigera (Blanco) Burret [unknown]
  • Erotium lanigerum Blanco [unknown]
  • Eroteum lanigerum Blanco [unknown]

Description

Trichospermum lanigerum (also called 'Woolly Trichospermum', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichospermum lanigerum 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 lanigerum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trichospermum lanigerum

Trichospermum lanigerum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Trichospermum lanigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichospermum lanigerum?

Trichospermum lanigerum

What is the family of Trichospermum lanigerum?

Verbenaceae

Where is Trichospermum lanigerum found?

South America

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,