Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glaucus
ID:
750896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30(Misc.): 90 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750229



Common Names

  • Trihesperus glaucus
  • Glaucus Trihesperus
  • Glaucous Trihesperus


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Description

Trihesperus glaucus (also called Glaucous Trihesperus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a grey bark and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trihesperus glaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trihesperus glaucus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trihesperus glaucus is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4-6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Trihesperus glaucus

Trihesperus glaucus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Trihesperus glaucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trihesperus glaucus?

Trihesperus glaucus

What type of plant is Trihesperus glaucus?

It is a succulent plant

Where does Trihesperus glaucus grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Trihesperus genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290527: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.