Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
patagonicum
ID:
750276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749609



Common Names

  • Tristagma patagonicum
  • Patagonicum Tristagma
  • Tristagma Patagonicum


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Synonyms

  • Brodiaea luzula angustiloba Macloskie [unknown]
  • Brodiaea spegazzinii angustiloba Macloskie [unknown]
  • Hookera patagonica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ipheion patagonicum (Baker) Traub [unknown]
  • Ipheion viridius (Killip) Traub [unknown]
  • Milla patagonica Baker [unknown]
  • Tristagma viridior (Killip) Traub [unknown]
  • Triteleia patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Triteleia patagonica angustiloba Speg. [unknown]
  • Brodiaea patagonica Baker [unknown]
  • Brodiaea patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Brodiaea spegazzinii Macl. [unknown]
  • Brodiaea viridior Killip [unknown]

Description

Tristagma patagonicum (also called Patagonian Tristagma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Patagonia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tristagma patagonicum 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

The flower of Tristagma patagonicum is a white or pinkish-white tubular flower, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristagma patagonicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tristagma patagonicum

Tristagma patagonicum can be found in the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.

Tristagma patagonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristagma patagonicum?

Tristagma patagonicum

What is the common name of Tristagma patagonicum?

Patagonian Tristagma

Where is Tristagma patagonicum found?

Argentina and Chile

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-290442: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.