Ertela trifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 100 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677357
Common Names
- Three-leaved Ertela
- Three-leaved Ertela's
- Three-leaved's Ertela
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ertela trifolia (also called Three-leaved Lily, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf divided into three leaflets. It produces small white flowers with five petals and long, slender seedpods.
Uses & Benefits
Ertela trifolia is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in the garden. It is also a great choice for a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ertela trifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ertela trifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the island of Timor in Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ertela trifolia
Ertela trifolia is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Ertela trifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ertela trifolia?
Ertela trifolia
What is the common name of Ertela trifolia?
Trifolia ertela
What type of plant is Ertela trifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Ertela genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2798705: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.