Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
trifoliatus
ID:
1039632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber ex Emmerich

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 30(45): 267 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038970



Common Names

  • Sigmatanthus trifoliatus
  • Trifoliatus Sigmatanthus
  • Trifoliatus


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Description

Sigmatanthus trifoliatus (also called Trifoliate Sigmatanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sigmatanthus trifoliatus is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making rope, baskets, and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sigmatanthus trifoliatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sigmatanthus trifoliatus is a shrub species native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Sigmatanthus trifoliatus

Sigmatanthus trifoliatus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Sigmatanthus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363043: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
Margarete Emmerich (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emmerich' in the authors string.