Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capillatum
ID:
85937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
in Hook. Comp. Bot. Mag. ii. (1836) 43; DC. Prod. vii. 51.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085266



Common Names

  • Triptilion
  • Hare's-foot Clover
  • Hare's-foot Trefoil


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Description

Triptilion capillatum (also called small-flowered triptilion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate stem and grows up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triptilion capillatum is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triptilion capillatum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triptilion capillatum is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed, sowing in spring or early summer. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Triptilion capillatum

Triptilion capillatum can be found in the grasslands of the western United States, from California to Montana.

Triptilion capillatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triptilion capillatum?

Triptilion capillatum

What is the common name of Triptilion capillatum?

Triptilion capillatum

What type of plant is Triptilion capillatum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:256646-1: Based on the initial data import