Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
tricornis
ID:
733013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 31: 11 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732346

Common Names

  • Iryanthera tricornis
  • Three-horned Iryanthera
  • Three-horned Ironwood

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Description

Iryanthera tricornis (also called campina, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Myristicaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in Brazil. It typically grows in lowland forests and in secondary forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera tricornis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iryanthera tricornis is white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera tricornis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Iryanthera tricornis

Iryanthera tricornis is native to tropical South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Iryanthera tricornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iryanthera tricornis?

Iryanthera tricornis

What is the common name of Iryanthera tricornis?

Three-horned Iryanthera

What is the natural habitat of Iryanthera tricornis?

Rainforest in South America

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130227-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.