Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Frag. Suppl. 50 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154193
Common Names
- Trachyloma diversinerve
- Diversinerve Trachyloma
- Diversinerve Moss
Description
Trachyloma diversinerve (also called Diverse-Nerved Trachyloma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and it grows in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyloma diversinerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trachyloma diversinerve are white or yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Trachyloma diversinerve
Trachyloma diversinerve is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Trachyloma genus
Species in the Trachylomataceae family