Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
694586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 662 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693919



Common Names

  • Galipea Trifoliata
  • Galega Pulchella
  • Butia Leiospatha


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Synonyms

  • Sciuris trifoliata Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Sciuris corymbosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galipea fissa Miq. [unknown]
  • Galipea stricta Rusby [unknown]

Description

Galipea trifoliata (also called Trifoliata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galipea trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galipea trifoliata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galipea trifoliata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Galipea trifoliata

Galipea trifoliata is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Galipea trifoliata FAQ

What are the common names of Galipea trifoliata?

Three-leaved Galipea

What is the natural habitat of Galipea trifoliata?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Galipea trifoliata?

Up to 1.5 m

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,