Trigonia ehrendorferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ehrendorferi
ID:
458730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lleras
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 8: 379 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458062
Common Names
- Ehrendorferi Trigonia
- Ehrendorferi
- Trigonia Ehrendorferi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia ehrendorferi (also called Ehrendorfer's Trigonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers with four petals and hairy leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of the continent.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia ehrendorferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat a range of ailments, including colds, flu, and skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonia ehrendorferi has small pink flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trigonia ehrendorferi is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Trigonia ehrendorferi
Trigonia ehrendorferi is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Trigonia ehrendorferi FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia ehrendorferi?
Ehrendorfer's Trigonia
What is the natural habitat of Trigonia ehrendorferi?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering period of Trigonia ehrendorferi?
Late winter to early summer
Species in the Trigonia genus
Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis,
Species in the Trigoniaceae family
Humbertiodendron saboureaui, Isidodendron tripterocarpum, Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis, Trigoniastrum hypoleucum, Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519153: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Lleras (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lleras' in the authors string.