Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
456103

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 79 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455435



Common Names

  • Trichilia Elegans
  • White Cedar
  • White Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia graciliflora Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia hirsuta C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia hassleri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia warmingii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia warmingii macrophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia elegans latifoliola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Heynichia malleoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Trichilia alba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia guayaquilensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia subarborescens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia validinervia Harms in Pilg. [unknown]
  • Moschoxylum viride Rusby [unknown]
  • Trichilia weberbaueri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Moschoxylum elegans A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Odontandra elegans Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Trichilia guayaquilensis candollei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Odontosiphon elegans M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Trichilia elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichilia elegans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichilia elegans sub. richardiana (A.Juss.) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichilia elegans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichilia elegans 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 elegans

Trichilia elegans is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Trichilia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia elegans?

Trichilia elegans

What is the common name of Trichilia elegans?

Elegant Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia elegans?

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,

References