Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
trinervis
ID:
11417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 75 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010746



Common Names

  • Distephanus trinervis
  • Trinervis Distephanus
  • Trinervis Threeseed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia trinervis Drake [unknown]
  • Vernonia trinervis trinervis [unknown]
  • Vernonia rusillonii Hoohr. [unknown]
  • Cacalia trinervis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia trinervis capitata (Bojer ex DC.) R.Vig. & Humbert [unknown]

Description

Distephanus trinervis (also called Three-veined Distephanus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Distephanus trinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Distephanus trinervis has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distephanus trinervis is a shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Distephanus trinervis

Distephanus trinervis is native to South America, ranging from Venezuela to Argentina.

Distephanus trinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Distephanus trinervis?

Distephanus trinervis

What is the common name of Distephanus trinervis?

Three-nerved Distephanus

What is the natural habitat of Distephanus trinervis?

It is found in dry, open woods and prairies in the eastern United States.

Species in the Distephanus genus

Distephanus rochonioides, Distephanus angulifolius, Distephanus trinervis, Distephanus glutinosus, Distephanus ochroleucus, Distephanus polygalifolius, Distephanus manambolensis, Distephanus anisochaetoides, Distephanus garnieriana, Distephanus polygalaefolia, Distephanus gazmi, Distephanus biafrae, Distephanus nummulariifolius, Distephanus lastellei, Distephanus qazmi, Distephanus eriophyllus, Distephanus malacophytus, Distephanus capitatus, Distephanus antandroy, Distephanus subluteus, Distephanus angolensis, Distephanus streptocladus, Distephanus henryi, Distephanus mahafaly, Distephanus divaricatus, Distephanus garnierianus, Distephanus majungensis, Distephanus mangokensis, Distephanus glandulicinctus, Distephanus plumosus, Distephanus swinglei, Distephanus cloiselii, Distephanus forrestii, Distephanus populifolius, Distephanus bakeri, Distephanus ambongensis, Distephanus quartziticola, Distephanus madagascariensis, Distephanus inhacensis, Distephanus ibityensis, Distephanus bara, Distephanus capuronii, Distephanus grevei, Distephanus poissonii, Distephanus polytricholepis, Distephanus rhodopappus, Distephanus spiciformis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110413: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: 2703610: Originally associated with wfo-0001315722
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.