Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 42: 36 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076888
Common Names
- Trichogonia rhadinocarpa
- Hairy Trichogonia
- Hairy-Fruited Trichogonia
Description
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa (also called Red-Fruited Trichogonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with red fruits that bloom in late summer and early autumn. It is found in moist woodlands, meadows, and prairies and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. The plant may also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring.
Where to Find Trichogonia rhadinocarpa
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa FAQ
What are the common names of Trichogonia rhadinocarpa?
Common names of Trichogonia rhadinocarpa include African wild rice and African wild rice grass.
What is the habitat of Trichogonia rhadinocarpa?
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa is native to Africa and is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains.
What are the medicinal uses of Trichogonia rhadinocarpa?
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Species in the Trichogonia genus
Trichogonia spathulaefolia,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia crenulata,
Trichogonia capitata,
Trichogonia heringeri,
Trichogonia attenuata,
Trichogonia grazielae,
Trichogonia tombadorensis,
Trichogonia laxa,
Trichogonia fiebrigii,
Trichogonia hassleri,
Trichogonia menthaefolia,
Trichogonia spathulifolia,
Trichogonia menthifolia,
Trichogonia phlebodes,
Trichogonia campestris,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa,
Trichogonia chodatii,
Trichogonia cinerea,
Trichogonia hirtiflora,
Trichogonia villosa,
Trichogonia rhodotricha,
Trichogonia santosii,
Trichogonia munhozii,
Trichogonia harleyi,
Trichogonia salviifolia,
Trichogonia eupatorioides,
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,