Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
purdiei
ID:
454937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(1): 49 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454269



Common Names

  • Triplaris Purdiei
  • Purdie's Tripalris
  • Purdie's Three-Winged Wood


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Description

Triplaris purdiei (also called Purdie's 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 purdiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris purdiei 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 purdiei is a tropical tree native to South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Triplaris purdiei

Triplaris purdiei is native to Central and South America.

Triplaris purdiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplaris purdiei?

Triplaris purdiei

What is the common name of Triplaris purdiei?

Purdie's Triplaris

What type of plant is Triplaris purdiei?

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,

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