Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripetala
ID:
359710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moc. & Sessé ex Dunal) Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 252 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359042



Common Names

  • Tripetal Pinweed
  • Tripetal Lechea
  • Tripetal


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Synonyms

  • Helianthemum tripetalum Moc. & Sessé ex Dunal [unknown]
  • Horanthes tripetala Raf. [unknown]
  • Lechea skinneri Benth. [unknown]

Description

Lechea tripetala (also called the three-petal pinweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America, from Mexico to Canada. It is an annual herb, growing up to 40 cm tall, with white flowers. It is found in dry to moist areas, such as meadows, roadsides, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Lechea tripetala is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lechea tripetala are yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are initially small, but they can grow up to 2 feet tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lechea tripetala is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 m tall. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lechea tripetala

Lechea tripetala is native to the mountains of western North America.

Lechea tripetala FAQ

What are the common names of Lechea tripetala?

Three-petal lechea

What is the natural habitat of Lechea tripetala?

It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What is the growth rate of Lechea tripetala?

It grows at a slow rate.

Species in the Cistaceae family

Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2339103: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.