Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 9: 25 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590875
Common Names
- Trianoptiles stipitata
- Stipitata Trianoptiles
- Trianoptiles Stipitata
Description
Trianoptiles stipitata (also called 'Stalked Trianoptiles', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is often found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trianoptiles stipitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for windbreaks, erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trianoptiles stipitata has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trianoptiles stipitata is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Trianoptiles stipitata
Trianoptiles stipitata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Trianoptiles stipitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trianoptiles stipitata?
Trianoptiles stipitata
What is the common name of Trianoptiles stipitata?
Stalked Tree
What is the distribution range of Trianoptiles stipitata?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Trianoptiles genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315412-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].