Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 124 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239849
Common Names
- Tarasa
- Trisecta
- Three-Sect Tarasa
Description
Tarasa trisecta (also called Trisected tarasa, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to China. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tarasa trisecta is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tarasa trisecta has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarasa trisecta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Tarasa trisecta
Tarasa trisecta is native to China and can be found in Sichuan Province.
Tarasa trisecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarasa trisecta?
Tarasa trisecta
What is the common name of Tarasa trisecta?
Tara Sedge
Where is Tarasa trisecta native to?
It is native to China and Japan.
Species in the Tarasa genus
Tarasa albertii,
Tarasa cerrateae,
Tarasa martiniana,
Tarasa pediculata,
Tarasa alberti,
Tarasa thyrsoidea,
Tarasa antofagastana,
Tarasa congestiflora,
Tarasa humilis,
Tarasa operculata,
Tarasa reichei,
Tarasa tarapacana,
Tarasa tenella,
Tarasa umbellata,
Tarasa hornschuchiana,
Tarasa capitata,
Tarasa rhombifolia,
Tarasa corrugata,
Tarasa tenuis,
Tarasa cerratei,
Tarasa urbaniana,
Tarasa marinii,
Tarasa nototrichoides,
Tarasa cardenasii,
Tarasa geranioides,
Tarasa heterophylla,
Tarasa odonellii,
Tarasa trisecta,
Tarasa latearistata,
Tarasa meyeri,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,