Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
597105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Cucurb. Nouv. 2: 34 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596437



Common Names

  • Ceratosanthes trifoliata
  • Trifoliate Hook Grass
  • Trifoliata Hook Grass


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Description

Ceratosanthes trifoliata (also called Three-Lobe Climbing-Oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous climber native to South America. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist and shady places, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratosanthes trifoliata is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional Aboriginal medicine for treating digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratosanthes trifoliata has small, white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The seed is a small, black, round nut, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratosanthes trifoliata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceratosanthes trifoliata

Ceratosanthes trifoliata is native to eastern Australia.

Ceratosanthes trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratosanthes trifoliata?

Ceratosanthes trifoliata

What is the common name of Ceratosanthes trifoliata?

Trifoliata

What is the natural habitat of Ceratosanthes trifoliata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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