Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 34 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457374
Common Names
- Triumfetta grandiflora
- Grandiflora Triumfetta
- Large-flowered Triumfetta
Synonyms
- Triumfetta longicuspis Turcz. [unknown]
- Triumfetta cymosa Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Triumfetta nemoralis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Triumfetta schunkei J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Triumfetta boyacana Moldenke [unknown]
- Triumfetta cymosa glabrescens Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Triumfetta cymosa hirsuta Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Triumfetta grandiflora brasiliensis Hochr. [unknown]
- Triumfetta longiseta DC. [unknown]
Description
Triumfetta grandiflora (also called large-flowered triumfetta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tiliaceae. 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
Triumfetta grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triumfetta grandiflora is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triumfetta grandiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Triumfetta grandiflora
Triumfetta grandiflora can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Triumfetta grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triumfetta grandiflora?
Triumfetta grandiflora
What is the common name of Triumfetta grandiflora?
Grandiflora Bur-Marigold
What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta grandiflora?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Triumfetta genus
Triumfetta johnstonii,
Triumfetta keniensis,
Triumfetta litticola,
Triumfetta leptacantha,
Triumfetta lepidota,
Triumfetta longipedunculata,
Triumfetta lappula,
Triumfetta kundelungensis,
Triumfetta mearnsii,
Triumfetta marsupiata,
Triumfetta macrocoma,
Triumfetta maconochieana,
Triumfetta malebarica,
Triumfetta kenneallyi,
Triumfetta heterocarpa,
Triumfetta hapala,
Triumfetta heptaphylla,
Triumfetta inermis,
Triumfetta japonica,
Triumfetta jaegeri,
Triumfetta incana,
Triumfetta hundtii,
Triumfetta propinqua,
Triumfetta persimilis,
Triumfetta pentandra,
Triumfetta parviflora,
Triumfetta paradoxa,
Triumfetta rhodoneura,
Triumfetta reflexa,
Triumfetta pustulata,
Triumfetta prostrata,
Triumfetta ramosa,
Triumfetta mitchellii,
Triumfetta monstrosa,
Triumfetta pannosa,
Triumfetta micracantha,
Triumfetta mellina,
Triumfetta orthacantha,
Triumfetta oenpelliensis,
Triumfetta nigricans,
Triumfetta obliqua,
Triumfetta nutans,
Triumfetta aspera,
Triumfetta angolensis,
Triumfetta graveolens,
Triumfetta arnhemica,
Triumfetta aquila,
Triumfetta appendiculata,
Triumfetta antunesii,
Triumfetta antrorsa,
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,