Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
455980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Swingle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 532 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455312



Common Names

  • Triphasia brassii
  • Triphasia
  • Brassii


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Synonyms

  • Echinocitrus brassii Tanaka [unknown]
  • Paramignya brassii C.T.White [unknown]

Description

Triphasia brassii (also called Three-leaf Limeberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. Triphasia brassii is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triphasia brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triphasia brassii is small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triphasia brassii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Triphasia brassii

Triphasia brassii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Triphasia brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triphasia brassii?

Triphasia brassii

What is the common name of Triphasia brassii?

Brassii

What is the natural habitat of Triphasia brassii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Triphasia 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

Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775454-1: Based on the initial data import