Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild. & Muschl.) Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 320 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083191
Common Names
- Bothriocline trifoliata
- Three-leafed Bothriocline
- Three-leaved Bothriocline
Description
Bothriocline trifoliata (also called Bothriocline trifoliata, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriocline trifoliata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bothriocline trifoliata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriocline trifoliata is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Bothriocline trifoliata
Bothriocline trifoliata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Bothriocline trifoliata FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Bothriocline trifoliata?
Bothriocline trifoliata prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Bothriocline trifoliata?
Bothriocline trifoliata prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal light for Bothriocline trifoliata?
Bothriocline trifoliata prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Bothriocline genus
Bothriocline imatongensis,
Bothriocline muschleriana,
Bothriocline bampsii,
Bothriocline kungwensis,
Bothriocline cuneifolia,
Bothriocline upembensis,
Bothriocline malaissei,
Bothriocline hoyoensis,
Bothriocline grandicapitulata,
Bothriocline leonardiana,
Bothriocline schimperi,
Bothriocline quercifolia,
Bothriocline hispida,
Bothriocline huillensis,
Bothriocline monocephala,
Bothriocline pectinata,
Bothriocline glomerata,
Bothriocline aggregata,
Bothriocline concinna,
Bothriocline moramballae,
Bothriocline monticola,
Bothriocline carrissoi,
Bothriocline amplifolia,
Bothriocline laxa,
Bothriocline steetziana,
Bothriocline atroviolacea,
Bothriocline nyungwensis,
Bothriocline grindeliifolia,
Bothriocline microcephala,
Bothriocline inyangana,
Bothriocline attenuata,
Bothriocline sengensis,
Bothriocline trifoliata,
Bothriocline katangensis,
Bothriocline wittei,
Bothriocline ugandensis,
Bothriocline glabrescens,
Bothriocline pauwelsii,
Bothriocline auriculata,
Bothriocline shagayuensis,
Bothriocline nyiruensis,
Bothriocline kundelungensis,
Bothriocline fusca,
Bothriocline mbalensis,
Bothriocline angolensis,
Bothriocline madagascariensis,
Bothriocline marungensis,
Bothriocline subcordata,
Bothriocline congesta,
Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,