Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
458055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 535 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457387



Common Names

  • Triumfetta cinerea
  • Cinerea Triumfetta
  • Ashy Triumfetta


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Description

Triumfetta cinerea (also called 'Ashen Bur-Cherry', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2m in height. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta cinerea is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta cinerea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Triumfetta cinerea

Triumfetta cinerea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Triumfetta cinerea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta cinerea?

Triumfetta cinerea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the average height of Triumfetta cinerea?

Triumfetta cinerea typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the average life span of Triumfetta cinerea?

Triumfetta cinerea typically lives for up to 5 years.

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