Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
giganteum
ID:
591686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassk.) H.Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Univ. Mus. Univ. Tokyo 2: 160 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591018



Common Names

  • Tricarpelema giganteum
  • Giganteum Tricarpelema
  • Giganteum Tricarpelema Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aclisia thomsonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema thomsonii (C.B.Clarke) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichoespermum giganteum Hassk. [unknown]
  • Tricarpelema thomsonii J.K.Morton [unknown]

Description

Tricarpelema giganteum (also called Giant Tricarpelema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a woody base and is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tricarpelema giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricarpelema giganteum is white with yellow anthers, and has a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricarpelema giganteum is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Tricarpelema giganteum

Tricarpelema giganteum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.

Tricarpelema giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricarpelema giganteum?

Tricarpelema giganteum

What is the common name of Tricarpelema giganteum?

Giant Tricarpelema

What type of plant is Tricarpelema giganteum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270585: Based on the initial data import
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.