Status:
valid
Authors:
Halford
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 548 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457297
Common Names
- Triumfetta Arnhemica
- Arnhem Burr
- Arnhem Burrweed
Description
Triumfetta arnhemica (also called 'Arnhem Burr', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Triumfetta arnhemica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping purposes. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triumfetta arnhemica is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triumfetta arnhemica is a perennial herb that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Triumfetta arnhemica
Triumfetta arnhemica is native to Australia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Triumfetta arnhemica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triumfetta arnhemica?
Triumfetta arnhemica
What are the common names of Triumfetta arnhemica?
Arnhem Burr Marigold, Arnhem Burr, Arnhem Burrweed
What is the distribution range of Triumfetta arnhemica?
It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula, and is widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions around the world
Species in the Triumfetta genus
Triumfetta johnstonii,
Triumfetta keniensis,
Triumfetta litticola,
Triumfetta leptacantha,
Triumfetta lepidota,
Triumfetta longipedunculata,
Triumfetta lappula,
Triumfetta kundelungensis,
Triumfetta mearnsii,
Triumfetta marsupiata,
Triumfetta macrocoma,
Triumfetta maconochieana,
Triumfetta malebarica,
Triumfetta kenneallyi,
Triumfetta heterocarpa,
Triumfetta hapala,
Triumfetta heptaphylla,
Triumfetta inermis,
Triumfetta japonica,
Triumfetta jaegeri,
Triumfetta incana,
Triumfetta hundtii,
Triumfetta propinqua,
Triumfetta persimilis,
Triumfetta pentandra,
Triumfetta parviflora,
Triumfetta paradoxa,
Triumfetta rhodoneura,
Triumfetta reflexa,
Triumfetta pustulata,
Triumfetta prostrata,
Triumfetta ramosa,
Triumfetta mitchellii,
Triumfetta monstrosa,
Triumfetta pannosa,
Triumfetta micracantha,
Triumfetta mellina,
Triumfetta orthacantha,
Triumfetta oenpelliensis,
Triumfetta nigricans,
Triumfetta obliqua,
Triumfetta nutans,
Triumfetta aspera,
Triumfetta angolensis,
Triumfetta graveolens,
Triumfetta arnhemica,
Triumfetta aquila,
Triumfetta appendiculata,
Triumfetta antunesii,
Triumfetta antrorsa,
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,
References
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.