Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
tridactyla
ID:
430886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser. 34: 118 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430218



Common Names

  • Zehneria tridactyla
  • Tridactyla Zehneria
  • Tridactyla


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Synonyms

  • Melothria tridactyla Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Zehneria tridactyla (also called 'Three-fingered Zehneria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria tridactyla is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zehneria tridactyla is a small, white or pinkish star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria tridactyla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or summer, while cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Zehneria tridactyla

Zehneria tridactyla is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.

Zehneria tridactyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria tridactyla?

Zehneria tridactyla

What is the common name of Zehneria tridactyla?

Tridactyla

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria tridactyla?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294485-1: Based on the initial data import