Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tripyxis
ID:
458006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 41: 426 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457338



Common Names

  • Trichospermum tripyxis
  • Tripyxis Trichospermum
  • Three-winged Trichospermum


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Synonyms

  • Althoffia tripyxis K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Trichospermum tripyxis (also called three-winged trichospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall and is native to the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichospermum tripyxis is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichospermum tripyxis 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 tripyxis

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

Trichospermum tripyxis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichospermum tripyxis?

Trichospermum tripyxis

What is the family of Trichospermum tripyxis?

Apocynaceae

Where is Trichospermum tripyxis found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835701-1: Based on the initial data import