Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 490 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458548
Common Names
- Trieenea lasiocephala
- Woolly-Headed Trieenea
- Woolly-Headed Parakeet Flower
Description
Trieenea lasiocephala (also called Hairy-headed 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 lasiocephala 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 lasiocephala 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trieenea lasiocephala 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 lasiocephala
Trieenea lasiocephala is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Trieenea lasiocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trieenea lasiocephala?
Trieenea lasiocephala
What is the common name of Trieenea lasiocephala?
Woolly-headed Trieenea
Where is Trieenea lasiocephala found?
Trieenea lasiocephala is found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Trieenea genus
Trieenea longipedicellata,
Trieenea laxiflora,
Trieenea lasiocephala,
Trieenea lanciloba,
Trieenea frigida,
Trieenea elsiae,
Trieenea occulta,
Trieenea schlechteri,
Trieenea taylorii,
Trieenea glutinosa,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936633-1: 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].