Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
750172

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 46 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749505



Common Names

  • Tripladenia cunninghamii
  • Cunningham's tripladenia
  • Cunningham's tripladenia


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Synonyms

  • Kreysigia tripladenia F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Kreysigia cunninghamii (D.Don) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Tripladenia cunninghamii (also called 'Cunningham's Three-lobed Creeper' and 'Cunningham's Creeper', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with three-lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tripladenia cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripladenia cunninghamii is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripladenia cunninghamii can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Tripladenia cunninghamii

Tripladenia cunninghamii can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Tripladenia cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripladenia cunninghamii?

Tripladenia cunninghamii

What is the common name of Tripladenia cunninghamii?

Cunningham's wrinkleleaf

What is the natural habitat of Tripladenia cunninghamii?

Mountainous regions of Central America

Species in the Tripladenia genus

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290426: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.