Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
plicata
ID:
1040937

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Humans & Nature 21: 33 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040275



Common Names

  • Trismegistia plicata
  • Plicata Trismegistia
  • Plicate Trismegistia


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Description

Trismegistia plicata (also called African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, African Daisy Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Trismegistia plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trismegistia plicata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Trismegistia plicata

Trismegistia plicata can be found in tropical regions of Malaysia.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

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