Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 193 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507397
Common Names
- Trifoliolata Heckeldora
- Heckeldora trifoliolata
- Trifoliolata Heckeldora
Description
Heckeldora trifoliolata (also called Three-leaved Heckeldora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Heckeldora trifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heckeldora trifoliolata is a white to yellow-green, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heckeldora trifoliolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Heckeldora trifoliolata
Heckeldora trifoliolata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Heckeldora trifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heckeldora trifoliolata?
Heckeldora trifoliolata
What is the natural habitat of Heckeldora trifoliolata?
Dry grasslands
What is the flowering season of Heckeldora trifoliolata?
Spring
Species in the Heckeldora genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,