Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glanduliferum
ID:
414677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barnett) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 448 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414009



Common Names

  • Trisepalum glanduliferum
  • Trisepalum Glanduliferum
  • Trisepalum Glanduliferum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Dichiloboea glandulifera Barnett [unknown]

Description

Trisepalum glanduliferum (also called Glandular Three-Leaf, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single, slender flower stem with multiple clustered flower heads. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Trisepalum glanduliferum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisepalum glanduliferum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisepalum glanduliferum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from cuttings or division of the clumps. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Trisepalum glanduliferum

Trisepalum glanduliferum is native to India.

Trisepalum glanduliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisepalum glanduliferum?

Trisepalum glanduliferum

What type of plant is Trisepalum glanduliferum?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Trisepalum glanduliferum?

Rainforest

Species in the Trisepalum genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Euphemia Cowan Barnett (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914733-1: Based on the initial data import