Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
455136

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 881 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454468



Common Names

  • Triplaris americana
  • American Triplaris
  • American Arrowwood


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Synonyms

  • Magonia martei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Triplaris schomburgkiana Benth. in Hook. [unknown]
  • Triplaris pavonii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Triplaris felipensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Ruprechtia martii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Triplaris boliviana Britton [unknown]
  • Triplaris euryphylla S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Triplaris laxa S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Triplaris noli-tangere Wedd. [unknown]
  • Triplaris pyramidalis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Triplaris williamsii Rusby [unknown]
  • Triplaris brasiliana Cham. [unknown]
  • Triplaris formicosa S.Moore [unknown]
  • Triplaris striata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Triplaris guanaiensis Rusby [unknown]
  • Triplaris estriata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Triplaris americana (also called American Triplaris, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplaris americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triplaris americana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplaris americana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Triplaris americana

Triplaris americana is native to Central and South America.

Triplaris americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplaris americana?

Triplaris americana

What is the common name of Triplaris americana?

American Triplaris

What is the natural habitat of Triplaris americana?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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