Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
arenicola
ID:
411224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 143 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410556



Common Names

  • Trichodesma arenicola
  • Trichodesma
  • Arenicola Trichodesma


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Description

Trichodesma arenicola (also called Sand Trichodesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It can reach up to 2 meters in height, and is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichodesma arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichodesma arenicola sub. concinnum Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichodesma arenicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodesma arenicola is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Trichodesma arenicola

Trichodesma arenicola is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Trichodesma arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodesma arenicola?

Trichodesma arenicola

What is the common name of Trichodesma arenicola?

Sand Trichodesma

What is the natural habitat of Trichodesma arenicola?

Trichodesma arenicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

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,