Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
1046796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 363 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046134



Common Names

  • Telanthera polygonoides
  • Polygon-like Telanthera
  • Polygonoides Telanthera


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Description

Telanthera polygonoides (also called Polygon-leaved Telanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Telanthera polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telanthera polygonoides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telanthera polygonoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Telanthera polygonoides

Telanthera polygonoides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Telanthera genus

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,