Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
chengkouensis
ID:
1216798

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(3): 81 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216136

Common Names

  • Trigonotis chengkouensis
  • Chengkou Trigonotis
  • Chengkou Trigonotis

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Description

Trigonotis chengkouensis (also called 'Chengkou Trigonotis', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and grows in meadows, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonotis chengkouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal medicines for the treatment of various ailments like fever, inflammation, and liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonotis chengkouensis has small white flowers with five petals and a star-shaped seed capsule. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis chengkouensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Trigonotis chengkouensis

Trigonotis chengkouensis can be found in the Sichuan province of China.

Trigonotis chengkouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonotis chengkouensis?

Trigonotis chengkouensis

Where is Trigonotis chengkouensis native to?

China

What is the growth habit of Trigonotis chengkouensis?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003284: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.