Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, IX: 42 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326629
Common Names
- Catamarca Tragia
- Catamarca Noseburn
- Tragia Catamarcensis
Description
Tragia catamarcensis (also called Catamarca Tragia, among many other common names) is an herb native to Argentina. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tragia catamarcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tragia catamarcensis are small and yellow, with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragia catamarcensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Tragia catamarcensis
Tragia catamarcensis is native to Argentina.
Tragia catamarcensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragia catamarcensis?
Tragia catamarcensis
What is the common name of Tragia catamarcensis?
Catamarcensis Tragia
What is the family of Tragia catamarcensis?
Euphorbiaceae
Species in the Tragia genus
Tragia abortiva,
Tragia acalyphoides,
Tragia adenanthera,
Tragia adenophila,
Tragia affinis,
Tragia aliena,
Tragia amblyodonta,
Tragia angolensis,
Tragia arabica,
Tragia arnhemica,
Tragia ashiae,
Tragia aurea,
Tragia bahiensis,
Tragia balfourii,
Tragia ballyi,
Tragia baroniana,
Tragia benthamii,
Tragia betonicifolia,
Tragia bicolor,
Tragia biflora,
Tragia boiviniana,
Tragia bongolana,
Tragia brevipes,
Tragia brevispica,
Tragia brouniana,
Tragia capensis,
Tragia caperonioides,
Tragia catamarcensis,
Tragia ceanothifolia,
Tragia cearensis,
Tragia chevalieri,
Tragia chlorocaulon,
Tragia cinerea,
Tragia cocculifolia,
Tragia collina,
Tragia cordata,
Tragia correae,
Tragia cubensis,
Tragia cuneata,
Tragia descampsii,
Tragia dinteri,
Tragia dioica,
Tragia dodecandra,
Tragia doryodes,
Tragia durbanensis,
Tragia fallacina,
Tragia fasciculata,
Tragia finalis,
Tragia friesii,
Tragia furialis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,