Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 700 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819148
Common Names
- Long-bracted Treichelia
- Long-bracted Wild Sage
- Long-bracted Wild Salvia
Description
Treichelia longebracteata (also called Long-bracted Treichelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white to pale pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Treichelia longebracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pinkish-white, with a yellow centre. Seed: Small, black and oval shaped. Seedlings: Germinate quickly and have a long tap root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Treichelia longebracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Treichelia longebracteata
Treichelia longebracteata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Treichelia longebracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Treichelia longebracteata?
Treichelia longebracteata
What is the natural habitat of Treichelia longebracteata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average size of Treichelia longebracteata?
1-2 meters
Species in the Treichelia genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,