Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
412426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1425 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411758

Common Names

  • Insignis Hatpins
  • Treutlera Hatpins
  • Treutlera Insignis Hatpins

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Description

Treutlera insignis (also called Ornamental Treutlera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan and China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Treutlera insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Treutlera insignis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Treutlera insignis is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Treutlera insignis

Treutlera insignis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Treutlera insignis FAQ

What is the common name of Treutlera insignis?

Insignificant Treutlera

What is the scientific name of Insignificant Treutlera?

Treutlera insignis

What is the natural habitat of Treutlera insignis?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Treutlera 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,