Status:
valid
Authors:
Sadat
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 28: 183 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411048
Common Names
- Trichodesma paktiense
- Pakti Bluebells
- Pakti Bells
Description
Trichodesma paktiense (also called 'Pakti Trichodesma', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichodesma paktiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichodesma paktiense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichodesma paktiense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Trichodesma paktiense
Trichodesma paktiense is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Trichodesma paktiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodesma paktiense?
Trichodesma paktiense
What is the common name of Trichodesma paktiense?
Pakti Trichodesma
Where is Trichodesma paktiense 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,
References
F. Sadat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sadat' in the authors string.