Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
1272034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Reveal

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 211 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271372



Common Names

  • Trilobata Sidotheca
  • Trilobata Sidothecae
  • Trilobata-Leaf Sidothecae


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Description

Sidotheca trilobata (also called Sidotheca bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woods, heaths, and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Sidotheca trilobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sidotheca trilobata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidotheca trilobata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist and mist the leaves regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Sidotheca trilobata

Sidotheca trilobata can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory.

Sidotheca trilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sidotheca trilobata?

Sidotheca trilobata

What is the common name of Sidotheca trilobata?

Three-lobed Sidotheca

What is the natural range of Sidotheca trilobata?

Eastern North America

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-50248987: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.