Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Adr.Sanchez
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 708 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041893
Common Names
- Salta triflora
- Salta Triflora
- Salta Three-Flower
Description
Salta triflora (also called Three-flowered Salta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Bolivia. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Salta triflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salta triflora has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salta triflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Salta triflora
Salta triflora is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andean foothills.
Species in the Salta genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,
References
Adriana Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Sanchez' in the authors string.