Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elsiae
ID:
459219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 489 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458551



Common Names

  • Trieenea elsiae
  • Elsie's Trieenea
  • Elsie's Parakeet Flower


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Description

Trieenea elsiae (also called Elsia's trieenea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a height of up to 30 cm and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in shady areas, near streams and in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trieenea elsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trieenea elsiae has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are short and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trieenea elsiae can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Trieenea elsiae

Trieenea elsiae is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Trieenea elsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trieenea elsiae?

Trieenea elsiae

What is the common name of Trieenea elsiae?

Elsie's Trieenea

Where is Trieenea elsiae found?

Trieenea elsiae is found in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936630-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].