Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
katangensis
ID:
1242369

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 469 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241707



Common Names

  • Triumfetta katangensis
  • Katangensis Triumfetta
  • Triumfetta


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Description

Triumfetta katangensis (also called Triumfetta rhomboidea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tiliaceae, native to Africa. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta katangensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta katangensis is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta katangensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Triumfetta katangensis

Triumfetta katangensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Triumfetta katangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta katangensis?

Triumfetta katangensis

What is the common name of Triumfetta katangensis?

Katanga burr-marigold

What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta katangensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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,

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