Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
linearicarpum
ID:
411878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 39 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411210



Common Names

  • Telectadium linearicarpum
  • Linear-Fruited Telectadium
  • Linear-Fruited Bitterleaf


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Description

Telectadium linearicarpum (also called Telectadium linearicarpum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are linear and have a hairy surface.

Uses & Benefits

Telectadium linearicarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telectadium linearicarpum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telectadium linearicarpum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Telectadium linearicarpum

Telectadium linearicarpum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Telectadium linearicarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telectadium linearicarpum?

Telectadium linearicarpum

What is the common name of Telectadium linearicarpum?

None

Where is Telectadium linearicarpum native to?

South America

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