Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) W.L.Wagner & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(4): 559. 2002 [2001 publ. 2002]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001278
Common Names
- Trigonopterum laricifolium
- Larch-Leaved Trigonopterum
- Larch-Leaved Fescue
Description
Trigonopterus laricifolium (also called Larch-leaved Trigonopterus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the mountains of New Guinea, where it grows in montane forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–2,500 m. It is a perennial herb with larch-like leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonopterum laricifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonopterum laricifolium is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have many petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonopterum laricifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Trigonopterum laricifolium
Trigonopterum laricifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Trigonopterum laricifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonopterus laricifolium?
Trigonopterus laricifolium
What is the common name of Trigonopterus laricifolium?
Larch-Leaf Weevil
Where is Trigonopterus laricifolium found?
It is found in the forests of Europe and Asia.
Species in the Trigonopterum genus
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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,