Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
1077274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alf.Ernst

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 709 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076612



Common Names

  • Triaspis
  • Schliebenii
  • Schliebenii Thryallis


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Description

Triaspis schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Triaspis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Triaspis schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide privacy and wind protection.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triaspis schliebenii has yellow flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triaspis schliebenii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Triaspis schliebenii

Triaspis schliebenii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19501503: Based on the initial data import
Alfons Ernst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alf.Ernst' in the authors string.