Description
Triumfetta actinocarpa (also called star-fruit burr, 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
Triumfetta actinocarpa has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triumfetta actinocarpa is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Triumfetta actinocarpa
Triumfetta actinocarpa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in forests, woodlands, and savannas.