Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 162 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455760
Common Names
- Trichilia tessmannii
- Tessmann's Trichilia
- Tessmann Trichilia
Synonyms
- Trichilia lanata A.Chev. [unknown]
- Trichilia lancei Vermoesen [unknown]
- Trichilia letestui Pellegr. [unknown]
- Trichilia mildbraedii Harms [unknown]
- Trichilia montchali De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Trichilia tessmannii (also called Tessmann'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 tessmannii is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to make furniture, as a fuel source, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichilia tessmannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichilia tessmannii is a small tree native to Central America. It can reach up to 8 m in height and has a dense, rounded crown. Propagation is best done from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly and watered regularly. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. Fertilize regularly and prune to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Trichilia tessmannii
Trichilia tessmannii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Trichilia tessmannii FAQ
What are the common names of Trichilia tessmannii?
Tessmann's Trichilia, Tessmann Trichilia
What is the natural habitat of Trichilia tessmannii?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the growth rate of Trichilia tessmannii?
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,