Trisetella scobina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scobina
ID:
329168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 83 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328500
Common Names
- Trisetella scobina
- Scobina Trisetella
- Trisetella Scobina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetella scobina (also called Scobin's Trisetella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in secondary forest and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetella scobina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trisetella scobina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetella scobina can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Trisetella scobina
Trisetella scobina can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella scobina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella scobina?
Trisetella scobina
What is the common name of Trisetella scobina?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella scobina?
Asteraceae
Species in the Trisetella genus
Trisetella abbreviata, Trisetella andreettae, Trisetella cordeliae, Trisetella dalstroemii, Trisetella didyma, Trisetella dressleri, Trisetella escobarii, Trisetella fissidens, Trisetella gemmata, Trisetella hirtzii, Trisetella hoeijeri, Trisetella lasiochila, Trisetella nodulifera, Trisetella pantex, Trisetella regia, Trisetella scobina, Trisetella sororia, Trisetella strumosa, Trisetella tenuissima, Trisetella triaristella, Trisetella triglochin, Trisetella vittata, Trisetella klingeri, Trisetella portillae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209050: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.