Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 69: 749 (1922 publ. 1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328279
Common Names
- Trigonostemon flavidus
- Flavidus Trigonostemon
- Trigonostemon flavidus
Synonyms
- Trigonostemon heterophyllus Merr. [unknown]
Description
Trigonostemon flavidus (also called Asian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems with dark green, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow center. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonostemon flavidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonostemon flavidus has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonostemon flavidus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Trigonostemon flavidus
Trigonostemon flavidus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Trigonostemon flavidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon flavidus?
Trigonostemon flavidus
What is the common name of Trigonostemon flavidus?
Flavidus Trigonostemon
What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon flavidus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and the Philippines
Species in the Trigonostemon genus
Trigonostemon adenocalyx,
Trigonostemon albiflorus,
Trigonostemon angustifolius,
Trigonostemon apetalogyne,
Trigonostemon aurantiacus,
Trigonostemon beccarii,
Trigonostemon birmanicus,
Trigonostemon bonianus,
Trigonostemon borneensis,
Trigonostemon capillipes,
Trigonostemon capitellatum,
Trigonostemon carnosulus,
Trigonostemon cherrieri,
Trigonostemon chinensis,
Trigonostemon cochinchinensis,
Trigonostemon cumingii,
Trigonostemon detritiferus,
Trigonostemon diffusus,
Trigonostemon diplopetalus,
Trigonostemon dipteranthus,
Trigonostemon eberhardtii,
Trigonostemon elegantissimus,
Trigonostemon elmeri,
Trigonostemon everettii,
Trigonostemon filiformis,
Trigonostemon flavidus,
Trigonostemon fragilis,
Trigonostemon gaudichaudii,
Trigonostemon hartleyi,
Trigonostemon heteranthus,
Trigonostemon hirsutus,
Trigonostemon howii,
Trigonostemon hybridus,
Trigonostemon inopinatus,
Trigonostemon ionthocarpus,
Trigonostemon kerrii,
Trigonostemon laetus,
Trigonostemon laevigatus,
Trigonostemon lanceolatus,
Trigonostemon laoticus,
Trigonostemon laxiflorus,
Trigonostemon longipedunculatus,
Trigonostemon longipes,
Trigonostemon magnificus,
Trigonostemon malaccanus,
Trigonostemon matangensis,
Trigonostemon matanginsu,
Trigonostemon merrillii,
Trigonostemon murtonii,
Trigonostemon nemoralis,
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,