Trisetella fissidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissidens
ID:
329158
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 31: 88 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328490
Common Names
- Trisetella fissidens
- Fissidens Trisetella
- Trisetella Fissidens
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Trisetella fissidens (also called Fissidens trisetella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetella fissidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trisetella fissidens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Trisetella fissidens can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Trisetella fissidens
Trisetella fissidens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella fissidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella fissidens?
Trisetella fissidens
What is the common name of Trisetella fissidens?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella fissidens?
Asteraceae
Species in the Trisetella genus
Trisetella abbreviata, Trisetella andreettae, Trisetella cordeliae, Trisetella dalstroemii, Trisetella didyma, Trisetella dressleri, Trisetella escobarii, Trisetella fissidens, Trisetella gemmata, Trisetella hirtzii, Trisetella hoeijeri, Trisetella lasiochila, Trisetella nodulifera, Trisetella pantex, Trisetella regia, Trisetella scobina, Trisetella sororia, Trisetella strumosa, Trisetella tenuissima, Trisetella triaristella, Trisetella triglochin, Trisetella vittata, Trisetella klingeri, Trisetella portillae,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209041: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.