Triolena auriculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
1329754
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Triana) Almeda & Alvear
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 4 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342208
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triolena auriculata (also called Ear-leaved Triolena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Triolena auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Triolena auriculata has yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers have five petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triolena auriculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Triolena auriculata
Triolena auriculata can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Triolena auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triolena auriculata?
Triolena auriculata
What type of plant is Triolena auriculata?
Herb
Where does Triolena auriculata grow?
South America
Species in the Triolena genus
Triolena pustulata, Triolena barbeyana, Triolena dressleri, Triolena obliqua, Triolena pileoides, Triolena spicata, Triolena calciphila, Triolena izabalensis, Triolena paleolata, Triolena stenophylla, Triolena scorpioides, Triolena amazonica, Triolena pluvialis, Triolena allardii, Triolena pedemontana, Triolena campii, Triolena asplundii, Triolena hygrophylla, Triolena pumila, Triolena hirsuta, Triolena agrimonioides, Triolena auriculata, Triolena lanceolata, Triolena paleacea, Triolena purpurea, Triolena rojasiae, Triolena vasquezii,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Marcela Alvear: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alvear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146635-1: Based on the initial data import