Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
trifaria
ID:
456641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 22 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455973



Common Names

  • Tristicha Trifaria
  • Trifaria Orchid
  • Trifaria Lipstick Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Malaccotristicha malayana (J.Dransf. & Whitmore) C.Cusset & G.Cusset [unknown]
  • Terniopsis malayana (J.Dransf. & Whitmore) M.Kato [unknown]
  • Tristicha philocrena Steud. [unknown]
  • Tristicha malayana (J.Dransf. & Whitmore) C.D.K.Cook & Rutish. [unknown]
  • Tristicha hypnoides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tristicha fontinaloides Welw. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Tristicha bryoides Gardner [unknown]
  • Podostemum dregeanum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Terniopsis australis (C.Cusset & G.Cusset) M.Kato [unknown]
  • Dufourea alternifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Dufourea boryi A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Dufourea hypnoides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Dufourea thouarsii A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Dufourea trifaria Bory ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Indotristicha malayana J.Dransf. & Whitmore [unknown]
  • Tristicha australis C.Cusset & G.Cusset [unknown]
  • Malaccotristicha australis (C.Cusset & G.Cusset) M.Kato, Y.Kita & Koi [unknown]
  • Heterotristicha schroederi Tobler [unknown]
  • Tristicha alternifolia Thouars ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Philocrena pusilla Bong. [unknown]
  • Potamobryon concinnum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Potamobryon laxum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Potamobryon patulum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Tristicha concinna (Liebm.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Tristicha dregeana Tul. [unknown]
  • Tristicha trifaria trifaria [unknown]
  • Tristicha hypnoides major Tul. [unknown]
  • Tristicha hypnoides microcarpa Tul. [unknown]

Description

Tristicha trifaria (also called three-leaved tristicha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, where it is found in moist, low-lying areas, such as near streams and in wet forests. It is a small grass, growing up to 1 m tall, with a single, erect stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tristicha trifaria is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and shelterbelt.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tristicha trifaria sub. tlatlayana (Matuda) C.Cusset & G.Cusset
Tristicha trifaria sub. pulchella (Wedd.) C.Cusset & G.Cusset

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristicha trifaria has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristicha trifaria is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 15 centimeters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Tristicha trifaria

Tristicha trifaria can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Tristicha trifaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristicha trifaria?

Tristicha trifaria

What is the common name of Tristicha trifaria?

Three-leaved Tristicha

What is the natural habitat of Tristicha trifaria?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Tristicha genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,