Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
458053

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 273 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457385



Common Names

  • Triumfetta glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Triumfetta
  • Bluish Triumfetta


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Description

Triumfetta glaucescens (also called 'Glaucous 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 glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens

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

Triumfetta glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta glaucescens?

Triumfetta glaucescens

What is the common name of Triumfetta glaucescens?

Glaucescens Bur-Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta glaucescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835813-1: Based on the initial data import