Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
opaca
ID:
1273983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 62 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273321

Common Names

  • Opaca Trigonotis
  • Trigonotis
  • Opaca

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Description

Trigonotis opaca (also called Opaque Trigonotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonotis opaca is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonotis opaca has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonotis opaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Trigonotis opaca

Trigonotis opaca can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Trigonotis opaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonotis opaca?

Trigonotis opaca

What is the common name of Trigonotis opaca?

Opaque trigonotis

What is the natural habitat of Trigonotis opaca?

Trigonotis opaca is found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

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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