Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Mann
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 10: 312 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528078
Common Names
- Trinerve Alsinidendron
- Trinerve Alsinidendron Tree
- Trinerve Alsinidendron Shrub
Synonyms
- Schiedea trinervis (H.Mann) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Alsinidendron trinerve (also called Three-nerved Alsinidendron, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Alsinidendron trinerve is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for construction and furniture-making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsinidendron trinerve has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alsinidendron trinerve is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed.
Where to Find Alsinidendron trinerve
Alsinidendron trinerve is native to the Mediterranean region.
Alsinidendron trinerve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsinidendron trinerve?
Alsinidendron trinerve
What type of plant is Alsinidendron trinerve?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Alsinidendron trinerve?
Deserts and dry areas
Species in the Alsinidendron genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
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Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,