Pterolepis trichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichotoma
ID:
1082776
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rottb.) Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 261 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082114
Common Names
- Pterolepis trichotoma
- Trichotoma Pterolepis
- Pterolepis Trichotoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterolepis trichotoma (also called 'Hairy Pterolepis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It typically grows in lowland forests at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters. Its oval-shaped leaves are dark green and have a glossy sheen. The plant produces small, white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Pterolepis trichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterolepis trichotoma is white or pinkish, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule. The seedlings have opposite, ovate to elliptic leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterolepis trichotoma is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pterolepis trichotoma
Pterolepis trichotoma is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Pterolepis genus
Pterolepis alpestris, Pterolepis buraeavi, Pterolepis cearensis, Pterolepis parnassifolia, Pterolepis polygonoides, Pterolepis repanda, Pterolepis glomerata, Pterolepis stenophylla, Pterolepis trichotoma, Pterolepis herincqniana, Pterolepis rotundifolia, Pterolepis picorondonca, Pterolepis cataphracta, Pterolepis riedeliana, Pterolepis perpusilla, Pterolepis haplostemona, Pterolepis hirsutissima, Pterolepis piatensis, Pterolepis clidemioides, Pterolepis caracana,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303829: Based on the initial data import
Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.