Triplaris physocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
physocalyx
ID:
1259865
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandbyge
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 764 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259203
Common Names
- Triplaris
- Three-winged Ironwood
- Three-winged Maple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triplaris physocalyx (also called Amazon Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It grows up to 25 meters tall and has white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Triplaris physocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triplaris physocalyx has small, white and yellow flowers that are fragrant and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triplaris physocalyx is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from both seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Triplaris physocalyx
Triplaris physocalyx is native to Central and South America.
Triplaris physocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triplaris physocalyx?
Triplaris physocalyx
What type of plant is Triplaris physocalyx?
Herb
Where is Triplaris physocalyx commonly found?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50190626: Based on the initial data import
John Brandbyge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandbyge' in the authors string.