Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
25836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 117 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025165

Common Names

  • Trichocline speciosa
  • Trichocline
  • Speciosa

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Synonyms

  • Trichocline paraguayensis Baker [unknown]
  • Trichocline collina Baker [unknown]

Description

Trichocline speciosa (also called Purple-stemmed trichocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a purplish stem and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocline speciosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichocline speciosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocline speciosa is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Trichocline speciosa

Trichocline speciosa is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Trichocline speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocline speciosa?

Trichocline speciosa

What is the common name of Trichocline speciosa?

Showy tick-trefoil

What is the natural habitat of Trichocline speciosa?

Dry, open, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References