Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
troupinii
ID:
1234401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pic.Serm.) Holttum

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(2): 243. 1986 [22 Jul 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233739



Common Names

  • Triplophyllum troupinii
  • Troupinii Triplophyllum
  • Troupinii Fern


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Description

Triplophyllum troupinii (also called Troupin's Triplophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplophyllum troupinii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplophyllum troupinii is a white or pale pink, funnel-shaped corolla with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Triplophyllum troupinii

Triplophyllum troupinii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Species in the Tectariaceae family

Arthropteris articulata, Arthropteris charletiana, Arthropteris neocaledonica, Arthropteris boutoniana, Arthropteris palisotii, Arthropteris parallela, Arthropteris monocarpa, Arthropteris orientalis, Arthropteris altescandens, Arthropteris anniana, Arthropteris antun-gupffertiae, Arthropteris cameroonensis, Arthropteris tenella, Arthropteris paucivenia, Hypoderris brownii, Hypoderris brauniana, Pteridrys australis, Pteridrys cnemidaria, Pteridrys lofouensis, Pteridrys syrmatica, Pteridrys acutissima, Pteridrys microthecia, Pteridrys olivacea, Pteridrys confertiloba, Tectaria amblyotis, Tectaria balansae, Tectaria calcarea, Tectaria chattagrammica, Tectaria degeneri, Tectaria estremerana, Tectaria godeffroyi, Tectaria guachana, Tectaria heterocarpa, Tectaria hookeri, Tectaria hymenodes, Tectaria ingens, Tectaria jardini, Tectaria johannis, Tectaria kouniensis, Tectaria lacei, Tectaria lifuensis, Tectaria lobulata, Tectaria macrosora, Tectaria marchionica, Tectaria melanocaulis, Tectaria melanocauloides, Tectaria moorei, Tectaria nausoriensis, Tectaria novoguineensis, Tectaria organensis,

References

Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.