Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pedemontana
ID:
1082889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 243 (-244) (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082227



Common Names

  • Triolena pedemontana
  • Pedemontane Triolena
  • Triolena Pedemontana


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Description

Triolena pedemontana (also called 'Pedemontana Triolena', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist and wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height, with ovate-elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Triolena pedemontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triolena pedemontana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triolena pedemontana is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-25°C and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Triolena pedemontana

Triolena pedemontana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

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