Trisetella gemmata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gemmata
ID:
329159
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 57 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328491
Common Names
- Trisetella gemmata
- Gemmata Trisetella
- Trisetella Gemmata
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- Masdevallia gemmata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Triaristella gemmata (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
- Triaristellina gemmata (Rchb.f.) Rauschert [unknown]
Description
Trisetella gemmata (also called Gemmated 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 gemmata 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 gemmata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetella gemmata 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 gemmata
Trisetella gemmata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella gemmata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella gemmata?
Trisetella gemmata
What is the common name of Trisetella gemmata?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella gemmata?
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-209042: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.