Trithuria cookeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cookeana
ID:
837735
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.D.Sokoloff, Remizowa, T.D.Macfarl. & Rudall
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 193 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837070
Common Names
- Trithuria cookeana
- Cooke's Trithuria
- Cooke's Water-lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trithuria cookeana (also called Trithuria cookeana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in wet habitats, such as swamps and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Trithuria cookeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trithuria cookeana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Trithuria cookeana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Trithuria cookeana
Trithuria cookeana is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in this region.
Trithuria cookeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trithuria cookeana?
Trithuria cookeana
What type of plant is Trithuria cookeana?
Herb
Where is Trithuria cookeana native to?
Australia
Species in the Trithuria genus
Species in the Hydatellaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374385: Based on the initial data import
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.
Margarita Vasilyena Remizowa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Remizowa' in the authors string.
Paula J. Rudall (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudall' in the authors string.