Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steven) Medw.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 18: 376 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410811
Common Names
- Trigonocaryum involucratum
- Involucrate Trigonocaryum
- Involucrate Waxflower
Synonyms
- Myosotis involucrata Steven [unknown]
- Trigonocaryum prostratum Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Trigonocaryum involucratum (also called 'Involucrate Trigonocaryum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in moist areas, such as forests and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonocaryum involucratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonocaryum involucratum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonocaryum involucratum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Trigonocaryum involucratum
Trigonocaryum involucratum can be found in India.
Trigonocaryum involucratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonocaryum involucratum?
Trigonocaryum involucratum
What is the common name of Trigonocaryum involucratum?
Involucratum
What is the natural habitat of Trigonocaryum involucratum?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Trigonocaryum genus
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Adelocaryum flexuosum,
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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,