Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
1035969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 490 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035307



Common Names

  • Trieenea schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Trieenea
  • Schlechter's Daisy


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Description

Trieenea schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Trieenea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trieenea schlechteri is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Trieenea schlechteri flower is white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trieenea schlechteri is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Trieenea schlechteri

Trieenea schlechteri can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946443-1: 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].