Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleeana
ID:
456373

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 215 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455705



Common Names

  • Trichilia pleeana
  • Plee's Trichilia
  • Plee Trichilia


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Synonyms

  • Moschoxylum pleeanum A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Moschoxylum multiflorum H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Trichilia gleasonii P.T.Li & X.M.Chen [unknown]
  • Trichilia verrucosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Guarea adenocarpa Pittier [unknown]
  • Guarea delgadoi Pittier [unknown]
  • Trichilia ernestii Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia japurensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia ruiziana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia steinbachii Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia tarapotoana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia cardenasii Rusby [unknown]
  • Trichilia smithii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia microdonta S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Trichilia cruegeriana Urb. [unknown]

Description

Trichilia pleeana (also called Plee's Trichilia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichilia pleeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichilia pleeana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichilia pleeana 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 pleeana

Trichilia pleeana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Trichilia pleeana FAQ

What are the common names of Trichilia pleeana?

Plee's Trichilia, Plee Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia pleeana?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth rate of Trichilia pleeana?

It is a fast-growing species

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,

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