Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
khasianum
ID:
411620

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 154 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410952



Common Names

  • Trichodesma Khasianum
  • Khasianum
  • Khasianum Trichodesma


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Synonyms

  • Boraginella khasiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trichodesma khasianum (also called Khasi bush-pipewort, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichodesma khasianum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodesma khasianum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist until established. Once established, this plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Trichodesma khasianum

Trichodesma khasianum can be found in India.

Trichodesma khasianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodesma khasianum?

Trichodesma khasianum

What is the common name of Trichodesma khasianum?

Khasi Trichodesma

Where is Trichodesma khasianum native to?

India

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,