Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
trixago
ID:
562948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 61 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562280



Common Names

  • Bellardia trixago
  • Trixago Bellardia
  • Trixago Bellardia


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Description

Bellardia trixago (also called Trixago Bellardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is an herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bellardia trixago is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bellardia trixago has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bellardia trixago is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Bellardia trixago

Bellardia trixago is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Bellardia trixago FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bellardia trixago?

Bellardia trixago

What is the growth habit of Bellardia trixago?

It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the flowering season of Bellardia trixago?

It flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Bellardia genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799723-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].