Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
455200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6: 195 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454532



Common Names

  • Triunia montana
  • Mountain Triunia
  • Mountain Sandmat


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Synonyms

  • Helicia youngiana montana C.T.White [unknown]

Description

Triunia montana (also called Mountain Triunia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 5m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triunia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triunia montana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triunia montana is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and ensure the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Triunia montana

Triunia montana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Triunia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triunia montana?

Triunia montana

What is the common name of Triunia montana?

Mountain Triunia

What type of soil does Triunia montana prefer?

Triunia montana prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Donald Foreman (1945-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foreman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942873-1: Based on the initial data import