Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
1092082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 143 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091420



Common Names

  • Trichostephanus gabonensis
  • Gabon Trichostephanus
  • Trichostephanus


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Description

Trichostephanus gabonensis (also called Gabon Trichostephanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichostephanus gabonensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichostephanus gabonensis is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Trichostephanus gabonensis

Trichostephanus gabonensis is native to Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Trichostephanus 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,

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