Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zewaldae
ID:
456440

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 68(2): 190 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455772



Common Names

  • Trichilia zewaldae
  • Zewald's Trichilia
  • Zewald Trichilia


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Description

Trichilia zewaldae (also called Zewald'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 zewaldae 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 zewaldae 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 zewaldae 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 zewaldae

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

Trichilia zewaldae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichilia zewaldae?

Trichilia zewaldae

What is the common name of Trichilia zewaldae?

Zewald's Trichilia

What is the natural habitat of Trichilia zewaldae?

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,