Trigonia reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
458974
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 19: 41 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458306
Common Names
- Trigonia reticulata
- Reticulate Trigonia
- Reticulate Yellow Alder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia reticulata (also called Reticulated Trigonia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia reticulata has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia reticulata is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia reticulata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Trigonia reticulata
Trigonia reticulata is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonia reticulata?
Trigonia reticulata
What is the common name of Trigonia reticulata?
Netted Trigonia
What is the natural range of Trigonia reticulata?
Eastern North America
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 kew-2519569: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Lleras (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lleras' in the authors string.