Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
robustum
ID:
414311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harry Sm. ex Hul

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 33 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413643



Common Names

  • Tripterospermum robustum
  • Robust Tripterospermum
  • Robust Three-winged Nut


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Description

Tripterospermum robustum (also called Robust Knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa, and can be found in open, grassy areas. It has small, white flowers and broad, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum robustum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum robustum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tripterospermum robustum

Tripterospermum robustum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Tripterospermum robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterospermum robustum?

Tripterospermum robustum

What is the growth rate of Tripterospermum robustum?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Tripterospermum robustum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Tripterospermum genus

Tripterospermum sumatranum, Tripterospermum nigrobaccatum, Tripterospermum robustum, Tripterospermum microcarpum, Tripterospermum fasciculatum, Tripterospermum distylum, Tripterospermum trinerve, Tripterospermum trinervium, Tripterospermum brevidentatum, Tripterospermum lilungshanense, Tripterospermum coeruleum, Tripterospermum discoideum, Tripterospermum chinense, Tripterospermum taiwanense, Tripterospermum luzonense, Tripterospermum lanceolatum, Tripterospermum volubile, Tripterospermum filicaule, Tripterospermum pinbianense, Tripterospermum microphyllum, Tripterospermum cordifolium, Tripterospermum cordifolioides, Tripterospermum pallidum, Tripterospermum australe, Tripterospermum alutaceofolium, Tripterospermum hirticalyx, Tripterospermum cordatum, Tripterospermum nienkui, Tripterospermum membranaceum, Tripterospermum brevilobum, Tripterospermum lilungshanensis, Tripterospermum hualienense, Tripterospermum maculatum, Tripterospermum tanatorajanense, Tripterospermum chevalieri,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Karl August Harald Smith (1889-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harry Sm.' in the authors string.
Sovanmoly Hul (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hul' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006681-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.