Trigonia villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
458994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 388 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458326
Common Names
- Trigonia villosa
- Hairy trigonia
- Hairy trigonia shrub
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- Nuttallia villosa (Aubl.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Trigonia cepo Cambess. [unknown]
- Trigonia macrostachya Klotzsch [unknown]
- Trigonia schottiana Turcz. [unknown]
- Trigonia mollis DC. [unknown]
- Trigonia parviflora Schott [unknown]
- Trigonia villosa villosa [unknown]
- Trigonia villosa cuneata DC. [unknown]
- Trigonia villosa oblonga DC. [unknown]
- Trigonia villosa obtusata DC. [unknown]
Description
Trigonia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trigonia villosa var. macrocarpa (Benth.) LlerasTrigonia villosa var. duckei E.F.Guim. & Miguel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa
Trigonia villosa is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Trigonia villosa FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia villosa?
Common name of Trigonia villosa is Hairy trigonia
What is the growth habit of Trigonia villosa?
Trigonia villosa is an evergreen shrub
What is the distribution of Trigonia villosa?
Trigonia villosa 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-2519598: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.