Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
prittwitzii
ID:
1269804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) R.Fern.

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 49: 23 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269142



Common Names

  • Tricliceras prittwitzii
  • Prittwitzii Tricliceras
  • Prittwitz Tricliceras


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Description

Tricliceras prittwitzii (also called Prittwitz's Tricliceras, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tricliceras prittwitzii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricliceras prittwitzii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricliceras prittwitzii is a tropical shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Tricliceras prittwitzii

Tricliceras prittwitzii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tricliceras prittwitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricliceras prittwitzii?

Tricliceras prittwitzii

What is the common name of Tricliceras prittwitzii?

Prittwitz's Tricliceras

What is the natural habitat of Tricliceras prittwitzii?

It is found in wet lowland forests in Central and South America.

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50238469: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.