Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 389 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288282
Common Names
- Triloba Pterichis
- Pterichis Triloba
- Pterichis triloba
Synonyms
- Pterichis seleniglossa Schltr. [unknown]
- Acraea triloba Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Pterichis triloba (also called 'Three-lobed Pterichis', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pterichis triloba is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterichis triloba is a small white flower with three petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterichis triloba is a small herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Pterichis triloba
Pterichis triloba can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Pterichis triloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterichis triloba?
Pterichis triloba
What is the family of Pterichis triloba?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pterichis triloba native to?
Colombia
Species in the Pterichis genus
Pterichis acuminata,
Pterichis bangii,
Pterichis boliviana,
Pterichis colombiana,
Pterichis diuris,
Pterichis fernandezii,
Pterichis galeata,
Pterichis habenarioides,
Pterichis latifolia,
Pterichis leucoptera,
Pterichis macroptera,
Pterichis mandonii,
Pterichis multiflora,
Pterichis parvifolia,
Pterichis pauciflora,
Pterichis proctori,
Pterichis saxicola,
Pterichis silvestris,
Pterichis tomentosula,
Pterichis triloba,
Pterichis weberbaueriana,
Pterichis yungasensis,
Pterichis isabeliana,
Pterichis moralesii,
Pterichis andrei,
Pterichis lehmanniana,
Pterichis sagittata,
Pterichis triangularilabia,
Pterichis meirax,
Pterichis tunguraguona,
Pterichis saundersii,
Pterichis macbridei,
Pterichis cajamarcae,
Pterichis herrerae,
Pterichis elliptica,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,