Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Andreetta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 31: 106 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328502
Common Names
- Trisetella strumosa
- Strumosa Trisetella
- Trisetella Strumosa
Description
Trisetella strumosa (also called Strumosa Trisetella, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetella strumosa 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 strumosa 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 strumosa is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Trisetella strumosa
Trisetella strumosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella strumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella strumosa?
Trisetella strumosa
What is the common name of Trisetella strumosa?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella strumosa?
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,