Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
trinitatis
ID:
470855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Johow) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 448 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470187



Common Names

  • Marthella trinitatis
  • Trinitatis Marthella
  • Trinitatis Marthella


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Description

Marthella trinitatis (also called Trinity marthella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a short, tufted stem and narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as wetlands, streams, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Marthella trinitatis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marthella trinitatis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marthella trinitatis is a perennial herb with a rhizome. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Marthella trinitatis

Marthella trinitatis can be found in the Caribbean.

Marthella trinitatis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marthella trinitatis?

Marthella trinitatis

What type of plant is Marthella trinitatis?

Marthella trinitatis is a succulent plant.

Where does Marthella trinitatis grow?

Marthella trinitatis grows in dry, rocky areas in the Caribbean.

Species in the Marthella genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153701-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.