Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Lehm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 21: 346. 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327036
Common Names
- Trevoria chloris
- Chloris Trevoria
- Chloris Trevor
Description
Trevoria chloris (also called Green Trevoria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trevoria chloris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trevoria chloris is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trevoria chloris is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. It is cultivated in warm temperate regions as an ornamental tree. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, shady position.
Where to Find Trevoria chloris
Trevoria chloris is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in moist, open areas.
Trevoria chloris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trevoria chloris?
Trevoria chloris
What is the common name of Trevoria chloris?
Green Trevoria
What is the natural habitat of Trevoria chloris?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Trevoria genus
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Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,