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
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.
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,