Triuris brevistylis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevistylis
ID:
746736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 14 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746069
Common Names
- Triuris brevistylis
- Short-Styled Triuris
- Short-Styled Triuris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triuris brevistylis (also called Short-Styled Triuris, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual with a short rhizome. It is native to South America. It grows in grasslands, in meadows, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Triuris brevistylis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triuris brevistylis is white in colour and has a four-petalled corolla. The seed is small, oval, and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triuris brevistylis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Triuris brevistylis
Triuris brevistylis can be found in tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil.
Triuris brevistylis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triuris brevistylis?
Triuris brevistylis
What is the common name of Triuris brevistylis?
Triuris brevistylis
Where is Triuris brevistylis found?
Triuris brevistylis is found in Mexico
Species in the Triuris genus
Species in the Triuridaceae family
Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289927: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.