Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
458988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Philipson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 10: 330 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458320



Common Names

  • Trimenia moorei
  • Moore's Trimenia
  • Moore's Yellow Alder


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Description

Trimenia moorei (also called Moore's Trimenia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Marquesas Islands, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trimenia moorei 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 Trimenia moorei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trimenia moorei 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 Trimenia moorei

Trimenia moorei is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Trimenia moorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trimenia moorei?

Trimenia moorei

What is the common name of Trimenia moorei?

Moore's Trimenia

What is the natural range of Trimenia moorei?

Eastern North America

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942781-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.