Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
455187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Foreman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6: 196 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454519



Common Names

  • Triunia robusta
  • Robust Triunia
  • Robust Sandmat


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Synonyms

  • Helicia youngiana robusta C.T.White [unknown]
  • Triunia kittredgei Olde [unknown]

Description

Triunia robusta (also called Robust Triunia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, upright growth habit with small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triunia robusta 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 robusta 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 robusta is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Triunia robusta

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

Triunia robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triunia robusta?

Triunia robusta

What is the common name of Triunia robusta?

Robust Triunia

What type of soil does Triunia robusta prefer?

Triunia robusta 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513358: Based on the initial data import
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.