Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
triandra
ID:
395836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrank) Rech.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 39: 244 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395168



Common Names

  • Petrosimonia triandra
  • Three-stamen Petrosimonia
  • Three-stamen Yam


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Synonyms

  • Petrosimonia volvox (Pall.) Bunge [unknown]
  • Polycnemum volvox Pall. [unknown]
  • Anabasis triandra (Schrank) M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Halimocnemis triandra (Schrank) Moq. [unknown]
  • Halimocnemis volvox (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Petrosimonia triandra (also called 'Three-stamened Petrosimonia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with three veins. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Petrosimonia triandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrosimonia triandra is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrosimonia triandra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Petrosimonia triandra

Petrosimonia triandra is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Petrosimonia triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosimonia triandra?

Petrosimonia triandra

What is the common name of Petrosimonia triandra?

Three-stamen Petrosimonia

What is the native range of Petrosimonia triandra?

Africa

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409026: Based on the initial data import
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Karl Rechinger (1867-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.' in the authors string.