Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv. & Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 246 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455439
Common Names
- Trichilia Dregeana
- Drege's Mahogany
- Cape Mahogany
Synonyms
- Trichilia grandiflora Oliv. [unknown]
- Trichilia ledermannii Harms [unknown]
- Trichilia chirindensis Swynn. & Baker f. [unknown]
- Trichilia vestita C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia umbrosa Vermoesen [unknown]
- Trichilia redacta Bullock ex Burtt Davy [unknown]
- Trichilia splendida A.Chev. [unknown]
- Trichilia stuhlmannii Harms [unknown]
- Trichilia strigulosa Welw. ex C.DC. [unknown]
- Trichilia schliebenii Harms [unknown]
Description
Trichilia dregeana (also called Drege's Trichilia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has compound leaves and small, yellow flowers. Trichilia dregeana is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichilia dregeana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichilia dregeana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a short, rounded cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichilia dregeana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Trichilia dregeana
Trichilia dregeana is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Trichilia dregeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichilia dregeana?
Trichilia dregeana
What is the common name of Trichilia dregeana?
Drege's Trichilia
What is the natural habitat of Trichilia dregeana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Trichilia genus
Trichilia gamopetala,
Trichilia glabra,
Trichilia gilletii,
Trichilia gilgiana,
Trichilia heudelotii,
Trichilia elegans,
Trichilia dregeana,
Trichilia elsae,
Trichilia discolor,
Trichilia florbranca,
Trichilia fasciculata,
Trichilia humblotii,
Trichilia euneura,
Trichilia emetica,
Trichilia hirta,
Trichilia megalantha,
Trichilia mazanensis,
Trichilia maynasiana,
Trichilia micrantha,
Trichilia martiana,
Trichilia martineaui,
Trichilia monadelpha,
Trichilia inaequilatera,
Trichilia lepidota,
Trichilia lecointei,
Trichilia catigua,
Trichilia capitata,
Trichilia breviflora,
Trichilia cipo,
Trichilia americana,
Trichilia acuminata,
Trichilia trifolia,
Trichilia retusa,
Trichilia pleeana,
Trichilia pittieri,
Trichilia prieureana,
Trichilia tomentosa,
Trichilia quadrivalvis,
Trichilia quadrijuga,
Trichilia oligantha,
Trichilia pallida,
Trichilia pallens,
Trichilia singularis,
Trichilia surinamensis,
Trichilia tessmannii,
Trichilia taubertiana,
Trichilia septentrionalis,
Trichilia rubra,
Trichilia zewaldae,
Trichilia welwitschii,
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,