Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
743809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 4: 31 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743142



Common Names

  • Trichlora lactea
  • White-flowered Trichlora
  • White-flowered Trichlora Vine


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Description

Trichlora lactea (also called Milky Trichlora, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water, and has linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichlora lactea is a small, succulent perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Trichlora lactea has small, white flowers with three petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichlora lactea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Trichlora lactea

Trichlora lactea is native to South America.

Trichlora lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichlora lactea?

Trichlora lactea

What is the common name of Trichlora lactea?

Milky sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Trichlora lactea?

Dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the southwestern United States

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289476: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.