Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
456446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 336 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455778



Common Names

  • Trichilia Rubescens
  • White Cedar
  • Satinwood


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia batesii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia derumieri De Wild. [unknown]
  • Trichilia laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Trichilia papillosa Pierre [unknown]

Description

Trichilia rubescens (also called Blushing Trichilia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trichilia rubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichilia rubescens are small, white and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichilia rubescens is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Trichilia rubescens

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

Trichilia rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia rubescens?

Trichilia rubescens

What is the common name of Trichilia rubescens?

Reddish Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia rubescens?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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