Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
minuta
ID:
411218

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 81 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410550

Common Names

  • Trigonotis minuta
  • Trigonotis
  • Minuta Trigonotis

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Description

Trigonotis minuta (also called Dwarf Trigonotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It can reach up to 2 meters in height, and is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonotis minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonotis minuta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis minuta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Trigonotis minuta

Trigonotis minuta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Trigonotis minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonotis minuta?

Trigonotis minuta

What is the common name of Trigonotis minuta?

Small Trigonotis

What is the natural habitat of Trigonotis minuta?

Trigonotis minuta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

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,