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
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.
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 Trichocline genus
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline plicata,
Trichocline macrorhiza,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline crispata,
Trichocline spathulata,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline macrocephala,
Trichocline speciosa,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline incana,
Trichocline sinuata,
Trichocline deserticola,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline aurea,
Trichocline exscapa,
Trichocline catharinensis,
Trichocline boecheri,
Trichocline humilis,
Trichocline linearifolia,
Trichocline cineraria,
Trichocline maxima,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline auriculata,
Trichocline cisplatina,
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,