Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Notes Fl. Jap. 5: 5 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254599
Common Names
- Wikstroemia trichotoma
- Trichotoma Wikstroemia
- Wikstroemia Trichotoma
Description
Wikstroemia trichotoma (also called Chinese hairy-stalked wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Wikstroemia trichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Wikstroemia trichotoma var. flavianthera S.Y.Liu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wikstroemia trichotoma has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wikstroemia trichotoma is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Wikstroemia trichotoma
Wikstroemia trichotoma can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Wikstroemia trichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia trichotoma?
Wikstroemia trichotoma
What is the common name of Wikstroemia trichotoma?
Three-branched Wikstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Wikstroemia trichotoma?
Wikstroemia trichotoma is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.
Species in the Wikstroemia genus
Wikstroemia hanalei,
Wikstroemia pilosa,
Wikstroemia ovata,
Wikstroemia bicornuta,
Wikstroemia forbesii,
Wikstroemia furcata,
Wikstroemia monticola,
Wikstroemia oahuensis,
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia,
Wikstroemia pulcherrima,
Wikstroemia sandwicensis,
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana,
Wikstroemia uva-ursi,
Wikstroemia villosa,
Wikstroemia canescens,
Wikstroemia australis,
Wikstroemia mononectaria,
Wikstroemia lanceolata,
Wikstroemia indica,
Wikstroemia leptophylla,
Wikstroemia lichiangensis,
Wikstroemia dolichantha,
Wikstroemia scytophylla,
Wikstroemia hainanensis,
Wikstroemia chui,
Wikstroemia nutans,
Wikstroemia vaccinium,
Wikstroemia liangii,
Wikstroemia anhuiensis,
Wikstroemia monnula,
Wikstroemia gracilis,
Wikstroemia stenophylla,
Wikstroemia fargesii,
Wikstroemia ligustrina,
Wikstroemia angustifolia,
Wikstroemia linoides,
Wikstroemia micrantha,
Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota,
Wikstroemia johnplewsii,
Wikstroemia huidongensis,
Wikstroemia meyeniana,
Wikstroemia glabra,
Wikstroemia pachyrachis,
Wikstroemia longipaniculata,
Wikstroemia trichotoma,
Wikstroemia capitata,
Wikstroemia alternifolia,
Wikstroemia retusa,
Wikstroemia taiwanensis,
Wikstroemia techinensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,