Tristagma berteroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berteroi
ID:
1416638
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) S.C.Arroyo & Sassone
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 277: 26 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429103
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Tristagma berteroi (also called Bertero's Tristagma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It prefers dry, sunny environments and can be found in open meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tristagma berteroi is a herbaceous perennial that is used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is a good choice for rock gardens and woodland gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in borders and containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tristagma berteroi is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tristagma berteroi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Tristagma berteroi
Tristagma berteroi is native to the temperate regions of South America.
Tristagma berteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristagma berteroi?
Tristagma berteroi
What is the common name of Tristagma berteroi?
Bertero's tristagma
What is the natural habitat of Tristagma berteroi?
Grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed sites
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Silvia C. Arroyo (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Arroyo' in the authors string.
Agostina B. Sassone: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sassone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158574-1: Based on the initial data import