Tristemma mauritianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritianum
ID:
1079600
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] 2(1): 693 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078938
Common Names
- Tristemma mauritianum
- Mauritianum Tristemma
- Mauritius Tristemma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tristemma mauritianum (also called Mauritian Tristemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tristemma mauritianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tristemma mauritianum var. mildbraedii (Gilg ex Engl.) Jacq.-Fél.Tristemma mauritianum var. rozeiranum Jacq.-Fél.
Tristemma mauritianum var. silvaticum (H.Perrier) Jacq.-Fél.
Tristemma mauritianum var. thomense (J.H.B.Ferreira) Jacq.-Fél.
Tristemma mauritianum var. mauritianum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristemma mauritianum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Tristemma mauritianum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.
Where to Find Tristemma mauritianum
Tristemma mauritianum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Tristemma genus
Tristemma akeassii, Tristemma camerunense, Tristemma oreothamnos, Tristemma rubens, Tristemma vestitum, Tristemma mauritianum, Tristemma coronatum, Tristemma demeusei, Tristemma hirtum, Tristemma leiocalyx, Tristemma littorale, Tristemma oreophilum, Tristemma schliebenii, Tristemma involucratum, Tristemma albiflorum,
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-20300280: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.