Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 69 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129443
Common Names
- Trixis Angustifolia
- Trixis
- Angustifolia
Description
Trixis angustifolia (also called Narrowleaf Trixis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trixis angustifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis angustifolia is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done through cuttings or division of the root ball. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Trixis angustifolia
Trixis angustifolia is native to Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Trixis angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis angustifolia?
Trixis angustifolia
What is the common name of Trixis angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Trixis
What is the family of Trixis angustifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Trixis angustifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Trixis angustifolia?
Summer
Species in the Trixis genus
Trixis hassleri,
Trixis pallida,
Trixis megalophylla,
Trixis calcicola,
Trixis inula,
Trixis silvatica,
Trixis pringlei,
Trixis mexicana,
Trixis cacalioides,
Trixis parviflora,
Trixis lessingii,
Trixis anomala,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis grandibracteata,
Trixis pterocaulis,
Trixis chiapensis,
Trixis californica,
Trixis ophiorhiza,
Trixis villosa,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis glutinosa,
Trixis proustioides,
Trixis michuacana,
Trixis aggregata,
Trixis calycina,
Trixis glaziovii,
Trixis sagasteguii,
Trixis haenkei,
Trixis thyrsoidea,
Trixis nobilis,
Trixis nelsonii,
Trixis praestans,
Trixis alata,
Trixis grisebachii,
Trixis longifolia,
Trixis matisiana,
Trixis hintoniorum,
Trixis pruskii,
Trixis peruviana,
Trixis angustifolia,
Trixis churinensis,
Trixis divaricata,
Trixis spicata,
Trixis vauthieri,
Trixis hyposericea,
Trixis forzzae,
Trixis jaliscana,
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,