Status:
valid
Authors:
Lescot
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 18: 4 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233642
Common Names
- Trichilia tsaratananensis
- Tsaratanan Trichilia
- Tsaratanan Trichilia Tree
Description
Trichilia tsaratananensis (also called Tsaratanan Trichilia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Madagascar. It grows in moist and shady places, such as forests, shrubs, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichilia tsaratananensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichilia tsaratananensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichilia tsaratananensis is a shrub native to China. It is best propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Trichilia tsaratananensis
Trichilia tsaratananensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Trichilia tsaratananensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichilia tsaratananensis?
Trichilia tsaratananensis
What is the common name of Trichilia tsaratananensis?
Tsaratanan Trichilia
What is the natural habitat of Trichilia tsaratananensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia
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,