Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 850 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457320
Common Names
- Trichospermum Ledermannii
- Ledermannii Trichospermum
- Ledermannii's Trichospermum
Description
Trichospermum ledermannii (also called 'Ledermann's 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 ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichospermum ledermannii has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichospermum ledermannii 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 ledermannii
Trichospermum ledermannii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Trichospermum ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichospermum ledermannii?
Trichospermum ledermannii
What is the family of Trichospermum ledermannii?
Verbenaceae
Where is Trichospermum ledermannii found?
Venezuela
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,