Trochetia boutoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Friedmann
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 446 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454966
Common Names
- Trochetia boutoniana
- Trochetia-boutoniana
- Trochetia Boutoniana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trochetia boutoniana (also called Boucle d’oreille, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Mascarene Islands. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are glossy green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Trochetia boutoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trochetia boutoniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trochetia boutoniana is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Trochetia boutoniana
Trochetia boutoniana can be found in Mauritius.
Trochetia boutoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochetia boutoniana?
Trochetia boutoniana
What is the common name of Trochetia boutoniana?
Bouton's Trochetia
What is the family of Trochetia boutoniana?
Malvaceae
Species in the Trochetia genus
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
Francis Friedmann (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Friedmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898974-1: Based on the initial data import