Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
circinatum
ID:
750356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sandwith) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 19: 61 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749689



Common Names

  • Tristagma Circinatum
  • Circinatum Tristagma
  • Circinate Tristagma


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Description

Tristagma circinatum (also called 'Circinate Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tristagma circinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristagma circinatum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristagma circinatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tristagma circinatum

Tristagma circinatum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Tristagma circinatum FAQ

What type of plant is Tristagma circinatum?

Tristagma circinatum is a perennial herb.

What is the natural habitat of Tristagma circinatum?

Tristagma circinatum is native to South America.

What are the blooming times of Tristagma circinatum?

Tristagma circinatum blooms in late spring and summer.

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-290454: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.