Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
hyalina
ID:
746881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 96 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746214



Common Names

  • Triuris hyalina
  • Smooth Triuris
  • Smooth Triuris


Searching for Triuris hyalina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Triuris major Poulsen [unknown]
  • Triuris hyalina longicauda Brade [unknown]
  • Triuris mycenoides Ule [unknown]

Description

Triuris hyalina (also called Hyaline Triuris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Triuris hyalina is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triuris hyalina has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Triuris hyalina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Triuris hyalina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Triuris hyalina

Triuris hyalina is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Triuris hyalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triuris hyalina?

Triuris hyalina

What is the natural habitat of Triuris hyalina?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Triuris hyalina?

Least Concern

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-289945: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.