Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
weigeltiana
ID:
454974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 270 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454306



Common Names

  • Triplaris Weigeltiana
  • Weigelt's Tripalris
  • Weigelt's Three-Winged Wood


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Description

Triplaris weigeltiana (also called Weigelt'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 weigeltiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris weigeltiana 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 weigeltiana is a hardy evergreen tree that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Triplaris weigeltiana

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

Triplaris weigeltiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplaris weigeltiana?

Triplaris weigeltiana

What is the common name of Triplaris weigeltiana?

Weigelt's Triplaris

What type of plant is Triplaris weigeltiana?

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-2513045: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.