Trimeris

St Helena lobelia
Trimeris scaevolifolia
(Syn. Lobelia scaevolifolia)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Subfamily: Lobelioideae
Genus: Trimeris
Species: T. scaevolifolia
Binomial name
Trimeris scaevolifolia

Trimeris is a monotypic genus of the plant family Campanulaceae containing the single species Trimeris scaevolifolia. It is endemic to the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Its common name is St. Helena lobelia.[2] The old vernacular name 'milkwood' given to it by early settlers derives from the milky sap exuded from cut branches. It flowers usually in the winter and spring months, August to November. It is located on the central ridge above 700 m. There are patches near Cuckhold's Point, Mt Actaeon and also at High Peak and the Depot. In the past it was a constituent of thick, well-shaded forests.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Ellick, S. & Lambdon, P.W. (2016). "Trimeris scaevolifolia". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T43987A67371563. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T43987A67371563.en. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Cairns-Wicks, R. 2003. Trimeris scaevolifolia. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2003. Downloaded on 17 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Cronk, Q.C.B. (1995). The Endemic Flora of St Helena. Anthony Nelson Ltd., Oswestry.


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