Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44:531. (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443296
Common Names
- Hornstedtia triloba
- Three-lobed Hornstedtia
- Three-lobed Hornstedtia Grass
Description
Hornstedtia triloba (also called Trilobed Hornstedtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in wet forests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hornstedtia triloba is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hornstedtia triloba is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hornstedtia triloba is a small, slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 10m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Hornstedtia triloba
Hornstedtia triloba can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Hornstedtia triloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia triloba?
Hornstedtia triloba
What are the common names of Hornstedtia triloba?
Three-lobed hornstedtia
What is the natural habitat of Hornstedtia triloba?
It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers
Species in the Hornstedtia genus
Hornstedtia affinis,
Hornstedtia beccarii,
Hornstedtia conica,
Hornstedtia conoidea,
Hornstedtia cyathifera,
Hornstedtia deliana,
Hornstedtia elongata,
Hornstedtia gracilis,
Hornstedtia hainanensis,
Hornstedtia havilandii,
Hornstedtia incana,
Hornstedtia irosinensis,
Hornstedtia leonurus,
Hornstedtia longipes,
Hornstedtia lophophora,
Hornstedtia microcheila,
Hornstedtia minor,
Hornstedtia minuta,
Hornstedtia mollis,
Hornstedtia paludosa,
Hornstedtia parviflora,
Hornstedtia peninsularis,
Hornstedtia pininga,
Hornstedtia propinqua,
Hornstedtia pusilla,
Hornstedtia reticosa,
Hornstedtia reticulata,
Hornstedtia rubra,
Hornstedtia rumphii,
Hornstedtia sanhan,
Hornstedtia scottiana,
Hornstedtia scyphifera,
Hornstedtia striolata,
Hornstedtia subviridis,
Hornstedtia tomentosa,
Hornstedtia triloba,
Hornstedtia putih,
Hornstedtia merahjambu,
Hornstedtia bella,
Hornstedtia garbosa,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,