Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 127 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457172
Common Names
- Triumfetta lepidota
- Triumfetta lepidota
- Triumfetta lepidota
Synonyms
- Ancistrocarpus tomentosus A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Triumfetta lepidota (also called Scaly Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Tiliaceae. It is an annual herb that is native to India and grows in open areas. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Triumfetta lepidota 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 lepidota is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triumfetta lepidota is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Triumfetta lepidota
Triumfetta lepidota can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Triumfetta lepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triumfetta lepidota?
Triumfetta lepidota
What is the common name of Triumfetta lepidota?
Lepidote Turraea
What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta lepidota?
Tropical rainforest
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,