Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
littorale
ID:
1082257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 353 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081595

Common Names

  • Tristemma littorale
  • Tropical Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe

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Description

Tristemma littorale (also called Coastal Tristemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, river banks, and lowland areas. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tristemma littorale is used for its medicinal properties as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tristemma littorale sub. biafranum Jacq.-Fél.
Tristemma littorale sub. littorale
Tristemma littorale var. insulare Jacq.-Fél.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tristemma littorale are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Where to Find Tristemma littorale

Tristemma littorale is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References