Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
329171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 58 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328503



Common Names

  • Trisetella tenuissima
  • Tenuissima Trisetella
  • Trisetella Tenuissima


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia butcheri Luer [unknown]
  • Masdevallia tenuissima C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Triaristella tenuissima (C.Schweinf.) Luer [unknown]
  • Triaristellina tenuissima (C.Schweinf.) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Trisetella tenuissima (also called Tenuissima 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 tenuissima 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 tenuissima 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetella tenuissima is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Trisetella tenuissima

Trisetella tenuissima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Trisetella tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetella tenuissima?

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Asteraceae

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-209053: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.