Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
327330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 109 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326662



Common Names

  • Dioica Noseburn
  • Tragia Dioica
  • Dioica Tragia


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Description

Tragia dioica (also called Two-Spiked Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to South America and found in dry habitats. It has a hairy stem, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia dioica is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds and ulcers. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tragia dioica var. dioica
Tragia dioica var. lobata (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K.Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragia dioica has small yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia dioica 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 dioica

Tragia dioica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tragia dioica FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Tragia dioica?

Tragia dioica prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F)

What is the ideal soil type for Tragia dioica?

Tragia dioica prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Tragia dioica need?

Tragia dioica needs full sun to partial shade.

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,

References