Triclisia lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1084621
Status:
valid
Authors:
Troupin
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 413 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083959
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triclisia lanceolata (also called 'Lanceolata Triclisia' and 'Lanceolata Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Triclisia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triclisia lanceolata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triclisia lanceolata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Triclisia lanceolata
Triclisia lanceolata is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Species in the Triclisia genus
Triclisia sacleuxii, Triclisia riparia, Triclisia patens, Triclisia macrophylla, Triclisia louisii, Triclisia subcordata, Triclisia hypochrysea, Triclisia gilletii, Triclisia dictyophylla, Triclisia angustifolia, Triclisia angolensis, Triclisia saeleuxii, Triclisia calopicrosia, Triclisia capitata, Triclisia jumelliana, Triclisia loucoubensis, Triclisia macrocarpa, Triclisia lanceolata, Triclisia coriacea,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600601: Based on the initial data import
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.