Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
456468

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 1: 695 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455800



Common Names

  • Trichilia Schomburgkii
  • Schomburgkii Trichilia
  • Trichilia


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia cuneifolia Pulle [unknown]
  • Trichilia siqueiraei Ducke [unknown]
  • Trichilia subsessilifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Trichilia schomburgkii schomburgkii [unknown]

Description

Trichilia schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's 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 schomburgkii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichilia schomburgkii sub. javariensis T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichilia schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Trichilia schomburgkii

Trichilia schomburgkii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Trichilia schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia schomburgkii?

Trichilia schomburgkii

What is the common name of Trichilia schomburgkii?

Schomburgk's Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia schomburgkii?

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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