Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
1042555

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


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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373711: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Adriana Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Sanchez' in the authors string.