Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Noë
Source:
ksu
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 2: 73 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411110
Common Names
- Trinia scabra
- Scabrous Trinia
- Scabrous
Synonyms
- Apinella scabra Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Trinia scabra (also called Rough Trinian, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trinia scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trinia scabra is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trinia scabra is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.
Where to Find Trinia scabra
Trinia scabra is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa.
Trinia scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trinia scabra?
Trinia scabra
What is the common name of Trinia scabra?
Scabrous trinia
What is the distribution of Trinia scabra?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Trinia genus
Trinia muricata,
Trinia kitaibelii,
Trinia leiogona,
Trinia hispida,
Trinia glauca,
Trinia esteparia,
Trinia biebersteinii,
Trinia multicaulis,
Trinia scabra,
Trinia crithmifolia,
Trinia dalechampii,
Trinia frigida,
Trinia guicciardii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,