Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
abata
ID:
411481

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 58 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410813

Common Names

  • Trigonotis abata
  • Abata Trigonotis
  • Abata Waxflower

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Description

Trigonotis abata (also called 'Abata Trigonotis', 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

Trigonotis abata 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

The flower of Trigonotis abata is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis abata 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 Trigonotis abata

Trigonotis abata can be found in India.

Trigonotis abata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonotis abata?

Trigonotis abata

What is the common name of Trigonotis abata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Trigonotis abata?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Trigonotis genus

Trigonotis haackei, Trigonotis hirsuta, Trigonotis hookeri, Trigonotis icumae, Trigonotis inoblita, Trigonotis ciliolata, Trigonotis clarkei, Trigonotis culminicola, Trigonotis minuta, Trigonotis caespitosa, Trigonotis apoensis, Trigonotis abata, Trigonotis rotundifolia, Trigonotis smithii, Trigonotis subrosulata, Trigonotis ovalifolia, Trigonotis philippinensis, Trigonotis pleiomera, Trigonotis peduncularis, Trigonotis guilielmi, Trigonotis zhuokejiensis, Trigonotis myosotidea, Trigonotis peduncularis, Trigonotis radicans, Trigonotis delicatula, Trigonotis rotundata, Trigonotis corispermoides, Trigonotis chengkouensis, Trigonotis barkamensis, Trigonotis mollis, Trigonotis vestita, Trigonotis compressa, Trigonotis mairei, Trigonotis orbicularifolia, Trigonotis macrophylla, Trigonotis nandanensis, Trigonotis heliotropifolia, Trigonotis cavaleriei, Trigonotis omeiensis, Trigonotis formosana, Trigonotis nankotaizanensis, Trigonotis giraldii, Trigonotis floribunda, Trigonotis laxa, Trigonotis bracteata, Trigonotis tenera, Trigonotis petiolaris, Trigonotis harrysmithii, Trigonotis longipes, Trigonotis gracilipes,

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,