Family: Petiveriaceae
Author: (L.) H.Walter
Bibliography: H.G.A.Engler (ed.), Pflanzenr., IV, 83: 109 (1909)
Year: 1909
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Trichostigma
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America
Description
Basket wiss, known scientifically as Trichostigma octandrum, is a notable member of the Petiveriaceae family. This intriguing plant finds its natural habitat in the tropical and subtropical regions of America, where it thrives in the diverse climates and environments.
Described by the renowned botanist H.Walter, with the initial classification by L., Basket wiss displays a compelling botanical profile. The referenced publication by H.G.A. Engler in “Pflanzenr.” from the early 20th century, meticulously details its characteristics and classification, cementing its place in botanical literature.
Apart from its striking appearance and ecological significance, Basket wiss plays a role in the local flora where it serves various ecological functions. Understanding its growth patterns and environmental preferences, as documented, helps in its conservation and appreciation in botanical studies.
Common Names
Eng: basket wiss, hoopvine, white hoop, hoop vine
Por: tricostigma
En: Basket wiss, Hoopvine, White Hoop, Hoop vine
Pt: Tricostigma
Synonyms
- Rivina mutisii (Willd.)
- Rivina octandra (L.)
- Rivina dodecandra (Jacq.)
- Rivina moritziana (Klotzsch ex Moq.)
- Rivina octandra var. obtusifolia (Moq.)
- Rivina ehrenbergiana (Klotzsch ex Moq.)
- Trichostigma octandrum f. hirsuta (Kitan.)
- Rivina scandens (Mill.)
- Rivina americana (Raf.)
- Trichostigma rivinoides (A.Rich.)
- Villamilla octandra ((L.) Ruiz & Pav. ex Benth. & Hook.f.)
- Rivina humilis var. scandens (L.)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Bahamas (native)
- Belize (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Cayman Is. (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- Dominican Republic (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- Florida (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Haiti (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Jamaica (native)
- Leeward Is. (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Puerto Rico (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Windward Is. (native)
Additional Images
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Flower
Taken Dec 3, 2022 by jaocdolotati (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 15, 2022 by Georges LÉGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 4, 2022 by Gladys Nazario (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 12, 2022 by Delblond Michel (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken May 22, 2021 by Laurent LIENAFA (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 16, 2021 by tugdual herve (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 15, 2022 by Georges LÉGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 18, 2022 by emile alger (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 12, 2022 by Delblond Michel (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Feb 19, 2020 by claire Felloni (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 15, 2022 by Georges LÉGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 4, 2022 by Gladys Nazario (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken May 28, 2021 by Sébastien TRASBOT (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken May 28, 2021 by Sébastien TRASBOT (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5383980)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257665-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Trichostigma octandrum (L.) H.Walter)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Shrub, Vine
