Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
orbiculatus
ID:
411105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 88 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410437



Common Names

  • Trichocalyx orbiculatus
  • Round-scaled Trichocalyx
  • Round-scaled Waxflower


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Description

Trichocalyx orbiculatus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocalyx orbiculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Trichocalyx orbiculatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, narrow, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocalyx orbiculatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Trichocalyx orbiculatus

Trichocalyx orbiculatus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Trichocalyx orbiculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocalyx orbiculatus?

Trichocalyx orbiculatus

What is the natural habitat of Trichocalyx orbiculatus?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the medicinal uses of Trichocalyx orbiculatus?

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Species in the Trichocalyx genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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