Angostura trifoliata
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Angostura trifoliata (Willd.) T.S.Elias |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Rutanae Ordo: Rutales Subordo: Rutineae |
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Angostura trifoliata (= Cusparia febrifuga, Cusparia trifoliata) is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Angostura trifoliata was already described and the name validly published by Carl Ludwig von Willdenow. It was not until 1819, however, that Thomas Sam Elias reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Angostura trifoliata is a species in the genus Angostura which contains 30 species and belongs to the family of the Rutaceae (Rue Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 6 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Angostura trifoliata is an evergreen plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are septicidal capsules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Angostura trifoliata is native to Columbia.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
Angostura trifoliata is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Angostura trifoliata
[edit] History
[edit] Angostura trifoliata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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