Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
456123

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1020 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455455



Common Names

  • Trichilia Hirta
  • Hairy Mahogany
  • Hairy Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia karwinskyana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia chiapensis Matuda [unknown]
  • Trichilia trijuga Vell. [unknown]
  • Trichilia wawrana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia verrucata Suess. [unknown]
  • Trichilia parviflora C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia spondiodes Jacq. [unknown]
  • Trichilia schiedeana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia verrucata plurifoliolata Suess. [unknown]
  • Barbylus brownii J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Barbylus jamaicensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cupania trachycarpa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Euonymus pinnatus Mill. [unknown]
  • Trichilia goyazana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia multiflora Casar. [unknown]
  • Trichilia multijuga C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia oxyphylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia pyramidata Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia parvifoliola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia glaziovii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia wawrana antillana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia spondiodes gibbosifoliola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia hirta magnifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia schiedeana purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Trichilia cathartica glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Odontandra parviflora Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Trichilia cathartica Mart. [unknown]
  • Trichilia spondiodes gibbosifolia C.DC. [deprecated]

Description

Trichilia hirta (also called Cascarilla, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trichilia hirta 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 hirta 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 hirta is a perennial shrub that is easily propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 2 months. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Trichilia hirta

Trichilia hirta is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Trichilia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia hirta?

Trichilia hirta

What are the common names of Trichilia hirta?

Hairy Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia hirta?

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,

References