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
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.
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,