Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 8 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038366
Common Names
- Trixis
- Butterfly Weed
- Three-Forked Daisy
Synonyms
- Trixis wrightii B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Trixis pterocaulis (also called Trixis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis pterocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trixis pterocaulis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis pterocaulis is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Trixis pterocaulis
Trixis pterocaulis is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, open habitats. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Trixis pterocaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis pterocaulis?
Trixis pterocaulis
What is the common name of Trixis pterocaulis?
Wingstem
What is the natural habitat of Trixis pterocaulis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,