Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
viridis
ID:
1318678

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Keller & S.A.Cáceres

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 54: 196 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331132

Common Names

  • Viridis Tressensia
  • Viridis Tressensia
  • Viridis Tressensia Grass

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Description

Tressensia viridis (also called 'Tressensia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tressensia viridis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tressensia viridis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tressensia viridis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tressensia viridis

Tressensia viridis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil and Peru.

Tressensia viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tressensia viridis?

Tressensia viridis

What is the family of Tressensia viridis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Tressensia viridis?

Viridis Tressensia

Species in the Tressensia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Sergio A. Cáceres (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Cáceres' in the authors string.
Hector A. Keller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Keller' in the authors string.