Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
filicifolium
ID:
1135529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden) Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 208. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134867



Common Names

  • Tripterodendron filicifolium
  • Fern-leaved Tripterodendron
  • Filicifolium Tripterodendron


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Description

Tripterodendron filicifolium (also called Fern-leaved Tripterodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It has a smooth bark and its leaves are ovate-oblong, with a pointed tip. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterodendron filicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripterodendron filicifolium is yellowish-green, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is ovoid-globose, with a diameter of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are slender, with a length of about 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterodendron filicifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Tripterodendron filicifolium

Tripterodendron filicifolium can be found in South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Species in the Tripterodendron genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600540: Based on the initial data import
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.