Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
trichotomum
ID:
76714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora Brasiliensis 6(2): 272 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076043



Common Names

  • Trichotomous Leptoclinium
  • Leptoclinium trichotomum
  • Leptoclinium


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Description

Leptoclinium trichotomum (also called Three-forked Leptoclinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and have a dark green colour. It is found in open grassland and savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoclinium trichotomum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptoclinium trichotomum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoclinium trichotomum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Leptoclinium trichotomum

Leptoclinium trichotomum can be found in the temperate forests of Japan, Korea, and China.

Leptoclinium trichotomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoclinium trichotomum?

Leptoclinium trichotomum

What is the common name of Leptoclinium trichotomum?

Trichotomous Leptoclinium

What is the natural habitat of Leptoclinium trichotomum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Leptoclinium genus

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229798-1: Based on the initial data import