Trigonia bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1253191
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.F.Guim., Miguel & Fontella
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Bot. Munic. 36: 1 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252529
Common Names
- Trigonia bahiensis
- Bahiensis Trigonia
- Bahiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia bahiensis (also called Bahia Trigonia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Trigonaceae family. It is an erect, herbaceous plant with pinnately divided leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia bahiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trigonia bahiensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia bahiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Trigonia bahiensis
Trigonia bahiensis can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
Species in the Trigonia genus
Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis,
Species in the Trigoniaceae family
Humbertiodendron saboureaui, Isidodendron tripterocarpum, Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis, Trigoniastrum hypoleucum, Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50165744: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
J.R. Miguel (d.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miguel' in the authors string.