Triplaris

Triplaris is a genus of plants in the family Polygonaceae. Ant tree is a common name for plants in this genus.

The species are variously distributed in the Americas. Some species are used for lumber. They are dioecious pioneer species.

Species and taxonomy
Species include:
 * Triplaris americana L.
 * Triplaris caracasana Cham.
 * Triplaris cumingiana Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
 * Triplaris dugandii Brandbyge
 * Triplaris fulva Huber
 * Triplaris gardneriana Wedd.
 * Triplaris melaenodendron (Bertol.) Standl. & Steyerm.
 * Triplaris moyobambensis Brandbyge
 * Triplaris peruviana Fisch. & Meyer ex C.A. Meyer
 * Triplaris punctata Standl.
 * Triplaris purdiae Meisn.
 * Triplaris purdiei Meisn.
 * Triplaris setosa Rusby
 * Triplaris vestita Rusby
 * Triplaris weigeltiana (Rchb.) Kuntze