Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alexandri
ID:
1316538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed., Calderón & Pérez-Calix

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 84: 5 (-8; fig. 2) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328992



Common Names

  • Trigonospermum Alexandri
  • Alexander's Trigonospermum
  • Alexander's Trigonospermum Tree


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Description

Trigonospermum alexandri (also called 'Alexandrian trigonospermum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonospermum alexandri 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonospermum alexandri has small white flowers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonospermum alexandri can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Trigonospermum alexandri

Trigonospermum alexandri can be found in the temperate grasslands of North America.

Trigonospermum alexandri FAQ

What is the common name of Trigonospermum alexandri?

Alexandrian Trigonospermum

What is the growth habit of Trigonospermum alexandri?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Trigonospermum alexandri?

It is native to India

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

Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.
Emmanuel Pérez-Calix (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Calix' in the authors string.