Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colebr.) Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 62 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456701
Common Names
- Tiliacora triandra
- Triandra Tiliacora
- Tiliacora of Triandra
Synonyms
- Limacia amherstiana Miers [unknown]
- Limacia triandra Miers [unknown]
- Limacia wallichiana Miers [unknown]
- Menispermum triandrum Roxb. [unknown]
- Tiliacora stipularis Pierre ex Diels [unknown]
- Cocculus triandrus Colebr. [unknown]
Description
Tiliacora triandra (also called Coral-bead Vine, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India, Southeast Asia, and China. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora triandra is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiliacora triandra has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora triandra can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Tiliacora triandra
Tiliacora triandra is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tiliacora triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora triandra?
Tiliacora triandra
What is the common name of Tiliacora triandra?
Three-stamened Tiliacora
What is the natural habitat of Tiliacora triandra?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana,
Tiliacora gossweileri,
Tiliacora lehmbachii,
Tiliacora laurentii,
Tiliacora laevifolia,
Tiliacora kenyensis,
Tiliacora bequaertii,
Tiliacora insularis,
Tiliacora gabonensis,
Tiliacora funifera,
Tiliacora ealaensis,
Tiliacora louisii,
Tiliacora triandra,
Tiliacora ovalis,
Tiliacora nigerica,
Tiliacora tisserantii,
Tiliacora chrysobotrya,
Tiliacora pynaertii,
Tiliacora acuminata,
Tiliacora klaineana,
Tiliacora macrophylla,
Tiliacora odorata,
Tiliacora sebicea,
Tiliacora latifolia,
Tiliacora leonardii,
Tiliacora dielsiana,
Tiliacora dinklagei,
Tiliacora leonensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,