Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
foliosus
ID:
411600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Paine) Tristram

Source:
ksu

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Surv. W. Palestine : 367 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410932



Common Names

  • Trachelanthus Foliosus
  • Leafy Trachelanthus
  • Foliate Trachelanthus


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Synonyms

  • Cerinthopsis foliosa Paine [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum foliosum (Paine) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Trachelanthus foliosus (also called Leafy Trachelanthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trachelanthus foliosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trachelanthus foliosus are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachelanthus foliosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trachelanthus foliosus

Trachelanthus foliosus can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Trachelanthus foliosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachelanthus foliosus?

Trachelanthus foliosus

What is the common name of Trachelanthus foliosus?

Foliosus

What is the natural habitat of Trachelanthus foliosus?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Trachelanthus genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

John Alsop Paine (1840-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paine' in the authors string.
Henry Baker Tristram (1822-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tristram' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121206-1: Based on the initial data import