Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gardneriana
ID:
1101595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 13: 265 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100933



Common Names

  • Triplaris gardneriana
  • Gardner's Triplaris
  • Gardner's Leatherwood


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Description

Triplaris gardneriana (also called Gardner's Triplaris, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves that are usually green in color. It grows in open, sunny areas in the temperate and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Uses & Benefits

Triplaris gardneriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris gardneriana is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Where to Find Triplaris gardneriana

Triplaris gardneriana is native to South America, including Brazil and Peru.

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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