Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
melaenodendron
ID:
454989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 5 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454321



Common Names

  • Triplaris Melaenodendron
  • Black-Wood Tripalris
  • Black-Wood Three-Winged Wood


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Description

Triplaris melaenodendron (also called Blackwood Triplaris, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, upright growth habit with small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplaris melaenodendron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triplaris melaenodendron sub. colombiana (Meisn.) Brandbyge

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris melaenodendron is small and white. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are delicate and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplaris melaenodendron is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.

Where to Find Triplaris melaenodendron

Triplaris melaenodendron is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Triplaris melaenodendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplaris melaenodendron?

Triplaris melaenodendron

What is the common name of Triplaris melaenodendron?

Black-wood Triplaris

What type of plant is Triplaris melaenodendron?

Tree

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513080: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.