Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
472041

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 118 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471373



Common Names

  • Ptelea trifoliata
  • Trifoliata Ptelea
  • Trifoliata's Ptelea


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Synonyms

  • Ptelea pentaphylla Münchh. [unknown]
  • Ptelea acutifolia Greene & Rose [unknown]
  • Ptelea aquilina Greene [unknown]
  • Ptelea microphylla D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Ptelea isophylla Greene [unknown]
  • Ptelea mesochora Greene [unknown]
  • Ptelea viticifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ptelea carolina Greene [unknown]
  • Ptelea toxicodendron Small [unknown]
  • Ptelea obcordata Greene [unknown]
  • Dodonaea trifoliata Trew [unknown]
  • Ptelea trifoliata trifoliata [unknown]
  • Ptelea trifoliata trifoliata [unknown]
  • Ptelea trifoliata trifoliata [unknown]
  • Ptelea serrata Small [unknown]
  • Ptelea microcarpa Small [unknown]
  • Ptelea baldwinii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ptelea trifoliata pentaphilla Du Roi [unknown]
  • Ptelea trifoliata baldwinii (Torr. & A.Gray) D.B.Ward [deprecated]

Description

Ptelea trifoliata (also called Hop Tree, Wafer Ash, and Stinking Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and has trifoliate leaves. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ptelea trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ptelea trifoliata sub. coahuilensis (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata var. confinis (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata sub. pallida (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata var. pumila (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata for. pubescens (Pursh) Fernald
Ptelea trifoliata sub. angustifolia (Benth.) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata var. persicifolia (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea trifoliata sub. polyadenia (Greene) V.L.Bailey
Ptelea baldwinii sub. crenulata (Greene) A.E.Murray
Ptelea trifoliata var. mollis Torr. & A.Gray
Ptelea trifoliata var. lutescens (Greene) V.L.Bailey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptelea trifoliata is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptelea trifoliata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata can be found in North America.

Ptelea trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptelea trifoliata?

Ptelea trifoliata

What is the common name of Ptelea trifoliata?

N/A

Where is Ptelea trifoliata found?

South Africa

Species in the Ptelea genus

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,

References