Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
holstii
ID:
50957

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(5): 389 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050286



Common Names

  • Triplocephalum holstii
  • Tripocefálico
  • Tripocefálico de prado


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Description

Triplocephalum holstii (also called Hairy-stemmed Triplocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplocephalum holstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triplocephalum holstii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplocephalum holstii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Triplocephalum holstii

Triplocephalum holstii is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Triplocephalum holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplocephalum holstii?

Triplocephalum holstii

What is the family of Triplocephalum holstii?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Triplocephalum holstii?

East Africa

Species in the Triplocephalum 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,

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