Trithuria cowieana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cowieana
ID:
837736
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.D.Sokoloff, Remizowa, T.D.Macfarl. & Rudall
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 195 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837071
Common Names
- Trithuria cowieana
- Cowie's Trithuria
- Cowie's Water-lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trithuria cowieana (also called Cowie's Water-buttons, among many other common names) is an aquatic herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a creeping habit and is found in shallow water, swamps, and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trithuria cowieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trithuria cowieana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trithuria cowieana 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 cowieana
Trithuria cowieana is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in this region.
Trithuria cowieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trithuria cowieana?
Trithuria cowieana
What type of plant is Trithuria cowieana?
Herb
Where is Trithuria cowieana native to?
Australia
Species in the Trithuria genus
Species in the Hydatellaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374386: 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.