Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Torreya 15: 106 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078764
Common Names
- Trichospira
- Whorled Aster
- Whorled Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Trichospira menthoides Kunth [unknown]
- Trichospira biaristata DC. [unknown]
- Rolandra reptans Willd. ex Less. [deprecated]
- Rolandra reptans Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
- Trichospira biarista Less. [deprecated]
- Trichospira pulegium Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Salmea verticillata (L.) Druce [unknown]
- Rolandra septans Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
- Trichospira prieurii DC. [unknown]
- Trichospira biaristata Less. [unknown]
- Bidens verticillata L. [unknown]
Description
Trichospira verticillata (also called Whorled Trichospira, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It grows in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It has a short stem and lance-shaped leaves that are toothed along the edges. Its small white flowers are clustered together in flat-topped inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Trichospira verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichospira verticillata is small, white, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichospira verticillata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Trichospira verticillata
Trichospira verticillata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Trichospira verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichospira verticillata?
Trichospira verticillata
What is the common name of Trichospira verticillata?
Verticillata Trichospira
What is the natural habitat of Trichospira verticillata?
It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands in the Chubut Province, Argentina
Species in the Trichospira 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,