Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 58 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328504
Common Names
- Trisetella triaristella
- Triaristella Trisetella
- Trisetella Triaristella
Synonyms
- Masdevallia triaristella Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Triaristella reichenbachii Brieger ex Luer [unknown]
- Triaristellina triaristella (Rchb.f.) Rauschert [unknown]
Description
Trisetella triaristella (also called Triaristella 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 triaristella 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 triaristella 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 triaristella is a small shrub 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 triaristella
Trisetella triaristella can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trisetella triaristella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetella triaristella?
Trisetella triaristella
What is the common name of Trisetella triaristella?
Trisetella
What is the family of Trisetella triaristella?
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,