Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
setaceum
ID:
328599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1778

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(9): 428 (1778)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327931



Common Names

  • Setaceum Trichostema
  • Bristly Bluecurls
  • Bristly Wild Petunia


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Synonyms

  • Trichostema dichotomum lineare (Walter) Pursh [unknown]
  • Trichostema lineare Walter [unknown]
  • Trichostema lineare Nutt. [unknown]
  • Trichostema linearifolium Bertol. [unknown]

Description

Trichostema setaceum (also called 'Hairy Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichostema setaceum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichostema setaceum is a purple, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichostema setaceum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Trichostema setaceum

Trichostema setaceum can be found in the southwestern United States.

Trichostema setaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichostema setaceum?

Trichostema setaceum

What is the family of Trichostema setaceum?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Trichostema setaceum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References