Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
richii
ID:
1143414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Seem.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 9: 254 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142752



Common Names

  • Trichospermum richii
  • Rich's Trichospermum
  • Trichospermum


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Description

Trichospermum richii (also called Rich's trichospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a rounded, spreading crown and a short trunk with a smooth, gray bark. The leaves are trifoliate, serrated, and dark green in color. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Trichospermum richii is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichospermum richii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichospermum richii is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Trichospermum richii

Trichospermum richii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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 tro-32200739: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.