Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trijuga
ID:
722519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 42: t. 1738. 1815 [1 Jun 1815]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721852



Common Names

  • Heynea Trijuga
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Bush


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Description

Heynea trijuga (also called three-leaved star apple, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and thickets. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heynea trijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heynea trijuga has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heynea trijuga is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Heynea trijuga

Heynea trijuga is native to South America and can be found in the northern and western parts of the continent.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Heynea 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,

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