Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triniifolia
ID:
3383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 202 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002712



Common Names

  • Trinidad Soliva
  • Trinidad Mayweed
  • Trinidad Daisy


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Description

Soliva triniifolia (also called Three-nerved Soliva, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are trifoliate, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round and black. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Soliva triniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Soliva triniifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soliva triniifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Soliva triniifolia

Soliva triniifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Soliva triniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soliva triniifolia?

Soliva triniifolia

What is the common name of Soliva triniifolia?

Trinervia-leaved Soliva

What is the natural habitat of Soliva triniifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes

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-102610: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.