Tristagma anemophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anemophilum
ID:
750168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 147. 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749501
Common Names
- Tristagma anemophilum
- Wind-loving tristagma
- Wind-loving tristagma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tristagma anemophilum (also called Wind-loving tristagma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It grows up to 30cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforest, and in montane forests up to 3000m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Tristagma anemophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tristagma anemophilum is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tristagma anemophilum can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Tristagma anemophilum
Tristagma anemophilum can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.
Tristagma anemophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristagma anemophilum?
Tristagma anemophilum
What is the common name of Tristagma anemophilum?
Windflower
What is the natural habitat of Tristagma anemophilum?
Mountainous regions of South America
Species in the Tristagma genus
Tristagma staminosum, Tristagma atreucoense, Tristagma nahuelhuapinum, Tristagma sociale, Tristagma malalhuense, Tristagma fragrans, Tristagma lineatum, Tristagma anemophilum, Tristagma ameghinoi, Tristagma patagonicum, Tristagma nivale, Tristagma bivalve, Tristagma graminifolium, Tristagma gracile, Tristagma circinatum, Tristagma porrifolium, Tristagma violaceum, Tristagma poeppigianum, Tristagma lomarum, Tristagma yauriense, Tristagma berteri, Tristagma berteroi,
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-290424: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.