Description
Triumfetta eriophlebia (also called woolly 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 eriophlebia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triumfetta eriophlebia 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 eriophlebia
Triumfetta eriophlebia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in forests, woodlands, and savannas.