Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
aspera
ID:
457950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 516 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457282



Common Names

  • Triumfetta Aspera
  • Rough Burr
  • Spiny Burr


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Description

Triumfetta aspera (also called 'Rough 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 rough, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta aspera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta aspera 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta aspera 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 aspera

Triumfetta aspera can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Triumfetta aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta aspera?

Triumfetta aspera

What are the common names of Triumfetta aspera?

Rough Burr Marigold, Rough Burr, Rough Burrweed

What is the distribution range of Triumfetta aspera?

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,

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