Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
erythrocarpum
ID:
1039934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 671 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039272



Common Names

  • Toechima erythrocarpum
  • Erythrocarpum Toechima
  • Erythrocarpum Toechima


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Uses & Benefits

Toechima erythrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Toechima erythrocarpum sub. papuanum Leenh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Toechima erythrocarpum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toechima erythrocarpum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Toechima erythrocarpum

Toechima erythrocarpum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363882: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.