Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
stellata
ID:
1287376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lay

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 37: 334 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286714



Common Names

  • Stellata Triumfetta
  • Triumfetta Stellata
  • Stellata Triumfetta Plant


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Description

Triumfetta stellata (also called Star Burr, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta stellata is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triumfetta stellata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta stellata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Triumfetta stellata

Triumfetta stellata is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Triumfetta stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta stellata?

Triumfetta stellata

What is the common name of Triumfetta stellata?

Star-Fruited Burr

What is the natural habitat of Triumfetta stellata?

It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50337723: Based on the initial data import
Ko Ko Lay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lay' in the authors string.