Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
heliocarpoides
ID:
1284537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bullock

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 293 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283875



Common Names

  • Triumfetta heliocarpoides
  • Heliocarpoides Triumfetta
  • Heliocarpoides Spiderling


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Description

Triumfetta heliocarpoides (also called Sunflower Burr, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a low-growing, spreading herb with bright yellow flowers and small, spiny fruits. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is often found growing in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta heliocarpoides is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triumfetta heliocarpoides has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta heliocarpoides is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Triumfetta heliocarpoides

Triumfetta heliocarpoides can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Triumfetta heliocarpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta heliocarpoides?

Triumfetta heliocarpoides

What is the common name of Triumfetta heliocarpoides?

Heliocarpoides triumfetta

What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta heliocarpoides?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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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