Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 3: 782 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004713
Common Names
- Trixis hassleri
- Hassler's Trixis
- Hassler's Daisy
Description
Trixis hassleri (also called Hassler's Trixis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis hassleri is a popular medicinal plant, used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as a natural fertilizer, as its leaves contain high levels of nitrogen and other essential nutrients. Additionally, it can be used as a natural dye, as its flowers produce a yellow-green pigment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trixis hassleri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis hassleri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to use a soil that is slightly alkaline. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Trixis hassleri
Trixis hassleri is native to South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.
Trixis hassleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis hassleri?
Trixis hassleri
What is the common name of Trixis hassleri?
Hassler's Trixis
What type of plant is Trixis hassleri?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Trixis hassleri?
Grassy places, roadsides, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Trixis hassleri?
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,