Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
finalis
ID:
327354

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 10: 863 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326686



Common Names

  • Finalis Noseburn
  • Tragia Finalis
  • Finalis Tragia


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Description

Tragia finalis (also called Final 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 finalis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragia finalis 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 finalis 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 finalis

Tragia finalis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tragia finalis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Tragia finalis?

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

What is the ideal soil type for Tragia finalis?

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

How much sunlight does Tragia finalis need?

Tragia finalis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207305: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.