Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 1: 192 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328493
Common Names
- Trisetella hoeijeri
- Hoeijeri Trisetella
- Trisetella Hoeijeri
Description
Trisetella hoeijeri (also called Hoeijer's 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 hoeijeri 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 hoeijeri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trisetella hoeijeri 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 hoeijeri
Trisetella hoeijeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella hoeijeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella hoeijeri?
Trisetella hoeijeri
What is the common name of Trisetella hoeijeri?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella hoeijeri?
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,