Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
458815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 255 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458147



Common Names

  • Welwitschii
  • Triangle Fruit
  • Burr Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Triumfetta laxiflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta mastersii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta heliocarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta misella N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta taruffi Chiov. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta hirsuta Sprague & Hutch. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta welwitschii welwitschii [unknown]
  • Triumfetta rehmannii Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Triumfetta deschampsii De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Triumfetta welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Burr, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triumfetta welwitschii var. hirsuta Wild
Triumfetta welwitschii var. descampsii (De Wild. & T.Durand) Brenan
Triumfetta welwitschii var. lanata Brummitt & Seyani
Triumfetta welwitschii var. rogersii (N.E.Br.) Brummitt & Seyani

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta welwitschii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta welwitschii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Triumfetta welwitschii

Triumfetta welwitschii is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Triumfetta welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta welwitschii?

Triumfetta welwitschii

What type of plant is Triumfetta welwitschii?

It is a shrub

Where is Triumfetta welwitschii found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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