Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 67 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073174
Common Names
- Trigonospermum
- Trigonospermum Auriculatum
- Trigonospermum Flower
Description
Trigonospermum auriculatum (also called Ear-Leaved Trigonospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonospermum auriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonospermum auriculatum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonospermum auriculatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Trigonospermum auriculatum
Trigonospermum auriculatum is native to eastern Australia. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Trigonospermum auriculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonospermum auriculatum?
Trigonospermum auriculatum
What is the common name of Trigonospermum auriculatum?
Ear-shaped Trigonospermum
What is the natural habitat of Trigonospermum auriculatum?
Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats
Species in the Trigonospermum 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,