Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triglochin
ID:
329175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 58 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328507



Common Names

  • Trisetella triglochin
  • Triglochin Trisetella
  • Trisetella Triglochin


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia allenii L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Masdevallia huebneri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia trichaete Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia tridactylites Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia triglochin Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia triseta Rchb.f. ex Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Triaristella huebneri (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
  • Triaristella trichaete (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Triaristella tridactylites (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Triaristella triglochin (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Triaristellina huebneri (Schltr.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Triaristellina trichaete (Rchb.f.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Triaristellina tridactylites (Rchb.f.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Triaristellina triglochin (Rchb.f.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Trisetella huebneri (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
  • Trisetella trichaete (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Trisetella tridactylites (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Trisetella triglochin (also called Triglochin 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 triglochin 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 triglochin 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 triglochin is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be fertilized regularly. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Trisetella triglochin

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

Trisetella triglochin FAQ

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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-209057: 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.