Thouinia trifoliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
1267466
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poit.
Source:
tro
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 3: 72 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266804
Common Names
- Thouinia Trifoliata
- Trifoliata Thouinia
- Trifoliata Thouinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia trifoliata (also called 'Three-Leaved Thouinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry forests, thickets, and disturbed areas, and has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thouinia trifoliata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia trifoliata is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rootball into smaller sections and replant each section in a separate pot. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a 3-4 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it develops roots.
Where to Find Thouinia trifoliata
Thouinia trifoliata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Thouinia trifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia trifoliata?
Thouinia trifoliata
What are the common names of Thouinia trifoliata?
Trifoliate thouinia, Trifoliate liana
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia trifoliata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Thouinia genus
Thouinia leonis, Thouinia milleri, Thouinia patentinervis, Thouinia hypoleuca, Thouinia holguinensis, Thouinia maestrensis, Thouinia serrata, Thouinia rotundata, Thouinia domingensis, Thouinia racemosa, Thouinia punctata, Thouinia discolor, Thouinia cubensis, Thouinia clarensis, Thouinia canescens, Thouinia baracoensis, Thouinia acunae, Thouinia brachybotrya, Thouinia tomentosa, Thouinia stricta, Thouinia villosa, Thouinia striata, Thouinia acuminata, Thouinia paucidentata, Thouinia simplicifolia, Thouinia trifoliata, Thouinia gibarensis,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Pierre Antoine Poiteau (1766-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785419-1: Based on the initial data import