Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gilleniae
ID:
415905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tate) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 46 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415237

Common Names

  • Trachymene gilleniae
  • Gillen's Trachymene
  • Gillen's Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Didiscus gillenae Tate [unknown]

Description

Trachymene gilleniae (also called Gillen's Trachymene, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene gilleniae is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachymene gilleniae has white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene gilleniae is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, by dividing the clumps and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Trachymene gilleniae

Trachymene gilleniae can be found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.

Trachymene gilleniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene gilleniae?

Trachymene gilleniae

What is the common name of Trachymene gilleniae?

Gillen's trachymene

What is the habitat of Trachymene gilleniae?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Trachymene genus

Trachymene montana, Trachymene moorei, Trachymene cussonii, Trachymene cyanantha, Trachymene dendrothrix, Trachymene didiscoides, Trachymene dusenii, Trachymene croniniana, Trachymene grandis, Trachymene erodioides, Trachymene flabellifolia, Trachymene geraniifolia, Trachymene glandulosa, Trachymene glaucifolia, Trachymene anisocarpa, Trachymene arfakensis, Trachymene acrotricha, Trachymene adenodes, Trachymene acerifolia, Trachymene austrocaledonica, Trachymene bialata, Trachymene bivestita, Trachymene celebica, Trachymene hookeri, Trachymene humilis, Trachymene incisa, Trachymene inflata, Trachymene koebrensis, Trachymene ceratocarpa, Trachymene clivicola, Trachymene coerulea, Trachymene composita, Trachymene valida, Trachymene villosa, Trachymene thysanocarpa, Trachymene tripartita, Trachymene umbratica, Trachymene tenuifolia, Trachymene sarasinorum, Trachymene scapigera, Trachymene leptophylla, Trachymene pulvilliforma, Trachymene pilbarensis, Trachymene pilosa, Trachymene psammophila, Trachymene pyrophila, Trachymene rigida, Trachymene rosulans, Trachymene rotundifolia, Trachymene procumbens,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88665-3: Based on the initial data import