Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
aperta
ID:
412177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Masson) Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 61: 208 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411509

Common Names

  • Tromotriche aperta
  • Aperate Tromotriche
  • Aperate False Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Caralluma aperta (Masson) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caruncularia aperta (Masson) Sweet [unknown]
  • Stapelia aperta Masson [unknown]
  • Stissera aperta (Masson) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tridentea aperta (Masson) L.C.Leach [unknown]

Description

Tromotriche aperta (also called Open Tromotriche, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Tromotriche aperta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tromotriche aperta is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tromotriche aperta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided carefully, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tromotriche aperta

Tromotriche aperta can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tromotriche aperta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tromotriche aperta?

Tromotriche aperta

What is the common name of Tromotriche aperta?

Apert Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Tromotriche aperta?

Wetlands, marshes, and bogs

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

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Francis Masson (1741-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masson' in the authors string.