Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 28: 149 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455449
Common Names
- Trichilia Florbranca
- Brazilian Mahogany
- Brazilian Cedar
Description
Trichilia florbranca (also called Trichilia florbranca var. florbranca, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichilia florbranca 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 florbranca 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 florbranca 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 florbranca
Trichilia florbranca can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Trichilia florbranca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichilia florbranca?
Trichilia florbranca
What are the common names of Trichilia florbranca?
White Trichilia
What is the natural habitat of Trichilia florbranca?
Tropical forests and woodlands
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,