Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
trimera
ID:
926761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boerl.) Slooten

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 342 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926096



Common Names

  • Hemiscolopia Trimera
  • Trimera Plant
  • Hemiscolopia Plant


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Description

Hemiscolopia trimera (also called Trimerous Hemiscolopia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical moist forests and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiscolopia trimera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemiscolopia trimera has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiscolopia trimera is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hemiscolopia trimera

Hemiscolopia trimera can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Species in the Hemiscolopia genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Dirk Fok van Slooten (1891-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Slooten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365419-1: Based on the initial data import