Status:
valid
Authors:
Vaniot
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. Rev. Mens. Bot. 7: 42 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216146
Common Names
- Trigonotis Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Trigonotis
- Large-Leaved Trigonotis
Description
Trigonotis macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved 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 macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonotis macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Trigonotis macrophylla is found in China, in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Trigonotis macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonotis macrophylla?
Trigonotis macrophylla
Where is Trigonotis macrophylla native to?
China
What is the growth habit of Trigonotis macrophylla?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m 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,