Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 256 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590799
Common Names
- Tremulina cracens
- Cracens Tremulina
- Tremulina Cracens
Description
Tremulina cracens (also called Cracens Tremulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually white. It usually grows in open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tremulina cracens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tremulina cracens is a white or yellowish color. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tremulina cracens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Tremulina cracens
Tremulina cracens can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Tremulina cracens FAQ
What is the common name of Tremulina cracens?
Cracens Tremulina
What is the growth habit of Tremulina cracens?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall.
What is the native range of Tremulina cracens?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Tremulina genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,