Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 45 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085392
Common Names
- Troglophyton leptomerum
- Leptomerum Troglophyton
- Troglophyton
Description
Troglophyton leptomerum (also called slender-stemmed troglophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Troglophyton leptomerum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Troglophyton leptomerum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and grey-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Troglophyton leptomerum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Troglophyton leptomerum
Troglophyton leptomerum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Troglophyton leptomerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Troglophyton leptomerum?
Troglophyton leptomerum
What type of plant is Troglophyton leptomerum?
Perennial herb
Where is Troglophyton leptomerum found?
Mexico
Species in the Troglophyton 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,