Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
formosana
ID:
1216821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 25(19): 171 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216159

Common Names

  • Trigonotis Formosana
  • Formosana Trigonotis
  • Formosan Trigonotis

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Trigonotis formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trigonotis formosana var. elevatovenosa (Hayata) S.D.Shen & J.C.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonotis formosana is a white or pale blue, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis formosana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Trigonotis formosana

Trigonotis formosana is found in China, in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Trigonotis formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonotis formosana?

Trigonotis formosana

Where is Trigonotis formosana native to?

Taiwan

What is the growth habit of Trigonotis formosana?

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,

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