Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1216845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 172 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216183

Common Names

  • Trigonotis Microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Trigonotis
  • Small-Fruited Trigonotis

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Description

Trigonotis microcarpa (also called Small-Fruited Trigonotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to China. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonotis microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonotis microcarpa has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, narrow seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis microcarpa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Trigonotis microcarpa

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

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-4003341: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.