Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
triplinervia
ID:
841294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 48: 330 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840629



Common Names

  • Chascotheca triplinervia
  • Triplinervia Chascotheca
  • Chascotheca


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Description

Chascotheca triplinervia (also called Triplinervia Chascotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry habitats. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are white or yellowish.

Uses & Benefits

Chascotheca triplinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chascotheca triplinervia is white with yellow or greenish-yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascotheca triplinervia is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chascotheca triplinervia

Chascotheca triplinervia can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Chascotheca triplinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascotheca triplinervia?

Chascotheca triplinervia

What is the family of Chascotheca triplinervia?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Chascotheca triplinervia?

Eastern Mediterranean region

Species in the Chascotheca genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38439: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.