Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noraminervae
ID:
1287377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuevas & Carvajal

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 47: 2 (1999).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286715



Common Names

  • Noraminervae Trophis
  • Trophis Noraminervae
  • Noraminervae Trophis Plant


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Description

Trophis noraminervae (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trophis noraminervae is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trophis noraminervae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trophis noraminervae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Trophis noraminervae

Trophis noraminervae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Trophis noraminervae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trophis noraminervae?

Trophis noraminervae

What is the common name of Trophis noraminervae?

Noraminerva's Trophis

What is the natural habitat of Trophis noraminervae?

It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50337724: Based on the initial data import
Servando Carvajal Hernández (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carvajal' in the authors string.
Ramón Cuevas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuevas' in the authors string.