Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 18: 4 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216141
Common Names
- Trigonotis Compressa
- Compressa Trigonotis
- Compressed Trigonotis
Description
Trigonotis compressa (also called 'Compressed 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 compressa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonotis compressa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonotis compressa 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 compressa
Trigonotis compressa can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Trigonotis compressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonotis compressa?
Trigonotis compressa
Where is Trigonotis compressa native to?
China
What is the growth habit of Trigonotis compressa?
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,