Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
zeylanicum
ID:
411709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 496 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411041



Common Names

  • Trichodesma Zeylanicum
  • Zeylanicum
  • Zeylanicum Trichodesma


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Synonyms

  • Leiocarya kotschyana Hochst. [unknown]
  • Pollichia zeylanica (Burm.f.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Trichodesma kotschyanum Fenzl ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Boraginella zeylanica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Borago zeylanica Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Borraginoides zeylanica Hiern [unknown]
  • Trichodesma zeylanicum angustifolium Domin [unknown]
  • Trichodesma zeylanicum australe Brand [unknown]
  • Trichodesma zeylanicum commune Domin [unknown]

Description

Trichodesma zeylanicum (also called 'Ceylon 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 zeylanicum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichodesma zeylanicum var. latisepalum F.Muell.
Trichodesma zeylanicum var. sericeum (Lindl.) Benth.
Trichodesma zeylanicum var. grandiflorum Randell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichodesma zeylanicum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodesma zeylanicum can be propagated by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Trichodesma zeylanicum

Trichodesma zeylanicum is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Trichodesma zeylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodesma zeylanicum?

Trichodesma zeylanicum

What is the common name of Trichodesma zeylanicum?

Ceylon Trichodesma

Where is Trichodesma zeylanicum native to?

Sri Lanka

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2437936: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.