Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Australas. Chem. Druggist 7: 78 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454955
Common Names
- Triumfetta johnstonii
- Triumfetta-johnstonii
- Triumfetta Johnstonii
Description
Triumfetta johnstonii (also called Johnston's Triumfetta, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Triumfetta johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triumfetta johnstonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triumfetta johnstonii is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from clumps of established plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Triumfetta johnstonii
Triumfetta johnstonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Triumfetta johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triumfetta johnstonii?
Triumfetta johnstonii
What is the common name of Triumfetta johnstonii?
Johnston's Triumfetta
What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta johnstonii?
Tropical rainforests
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,