Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandbyge
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 761 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101748
Common Names
- Triplaris dugandii
- Dugand's Triplaris
- Dugand's Polygonum
Uses & Benefits
Triplaris dugandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and indigestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triplaris dugandii is small and yellow, with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triplaris dugandii is a hardy perennial plant which can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Triplaris dugandii
Triplaris dugandii can be found in South America.
Species in the Triplaris genus
Triplaris purdiei,
Triplaris weigeltiana,
Triplaris cumingiana,
Triplaris caracasana,
Triplaris melaenodendron,
Triplaris americana,
Triplaris fulva,
Triplaris gardneriana,
Triplaris longifolia,
Triplaris peruviana,
Triplaris poeppigiana,
Triplaris punctata,
Triplaris purdiae,
Triplaris moyobambensis,
Triplaris dugandii,
Triplaris setosa,
Triplaris vestita,
Triplaris efistulifera,
Triplaris physocalyx,
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,