Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
79435

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35357: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.