Trigonia rugosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
458992
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 74 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458324
Common Names
- Trigonia rugosa
- Rugose Trigonia
- Rugose Yellow Alder
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- Trigonia floribunda Oerst. [unknown]
- Trigonia euryphylla Standl. [unknown]
- Trigonia panamensis Standl. [unknown]
- Trigonia rigida Oerst. [unknown]
- Trigonia thyrsifera Donn.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Trigonia rugosa (also called Rugose 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 rugosa 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 rugosa is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green or brownish-green centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia rugosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Trigonia rugosa
Trigonia rugosa is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia rugosa FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia rugosa?
Common name of Trigonia rugosa is Rugose trigonia
What is the growth habit of Trigonia rugosa?
Trigonia rugosa is an evergreen shrub
What is the distribution of Trigonia rugosa?
Trigonia rugosa is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia
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-2519595: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.