Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 34: 133 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749665
Common Names
- Tristagma Graminifolium
- Graminifolium Tristagma
- Grass-Leaved Tristagma
Description
Tristagma graminifolium (also called Grass-Leaved Tristagma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tristagma graminifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristagma graminifolium has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tristagma graminifolium is a tender perennial, typically grown as an annual in the garden. It is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Tristagma graminifolium
Tristagma graminifolium can be found in Mexico.
Tristagma graminifolium FAQ
What type of plant is Tristagma graminifolium?
Tristagma graminifolium is a perennial herb.
What is the natural habitat of Tristagma graminifolium?
Tristagma graminifolium is native to South America.
What are the blooming times of Tristagma graminifolium?
Tristagma graminifolium blooms in late spring and summer.
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,