Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
1216130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap. 1: 26 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215468



Common Names

  • Angustifolium Trichodesma
  • Angustifolium Trichodesma
  • Trichodesma


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Description

Trichodesma angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Trichodesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to western North America, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Trichodesma angustifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichodesma angustifolium sub. argenteum Retief & A.E.van Wyk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichodesma angustifolium are white or pale yellow and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have short, stout stems and small, round-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Trichodesma angustifolium

Trichodesma angustifolium can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Trichodesma angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodesma angustifolium?

Trichodesma angustifolium

What is the common name of Trichodesma angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved Bluebell

What is the habitat of Trichodesma angustifolium?

Grassland, bushveld, and disturbed sites

Species in the Trichodesma genus

Trichodesma arenicola, Trichodesma calcaratum, Trichodesma bamianicum, Trichodesma ambacense, Trichodesma baumii, Trichodesma bequaertii, Trichodesma boissieri, Trichodesma aucheri, Trichodesma decurrens, Trichodesma ehrenbergii, Trichodesma griffithii, Trichodesma laxiflorum, Trichodesma khasianum, Trichodesma lithospermoides, Trichodesma macrocarpum, Trichodesma afghanicum, Trichodesma africanum, Trichodesma microcalyx, Trichodesma zeylanicum, Trichodesma van-meelii, Trichodesma podlechii, Trichodesma mudgalii, Trichodesma paktiense, Trichodesma scottii, Trichodesma cinereum, Trichodesma elymaiticum, Trichodesma dhofaricum, Trichodesma angustifolium, Trichodesma physaloides, Trichodesma incanum, Trichodesma indicum, Trichodesma inaequale, Trichodesma hildebrandtii, Trichodesma marsabiticum, Trichodesma trichodesmoides, Trichodesma calycosum, Trichodesma stocksii, Trichodesma longipedicellanum, Trichodesma longipedicellatum, Trichodesma vanmeelii,

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,

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