Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
457986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 4: 179 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457318



Common Names

  • Trichospermum Mexicanum
  • Mexican Trichospermum
  • Mexican's Trichospermum


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Synonyms

  • Triumfetta mexicana (DC.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Trichospermum insigne (Baill.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Belotia grewiifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Belotia insignis Baill. [unknown]
  • Belotia mexicana (DC.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Belotia panamensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Grewia mexicana DC. [unknown]

Description

Trichospermum mexicanum (also called 'Mexican 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 mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichospermum mexicanum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichospermum mexicanum 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 mexicanum

Trichospermum mexicanum is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Trichospermum mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichospermum mexicanum?

Trichospermum mexicanum

What is the family of Trichospermum mexicanum?

Verbenaceae

Where is Trichospermum mexicanum found?

Mexico

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2518013: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.