Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
412140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 39(2): n.º 2 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411472

Common Names

  • Trachymene pilosa
  • Pilose Trachymene
  • Pilose False Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Pritzelia didiscoides Walp. [unknown]
  • Didiscus pilosus (Sm.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Didiscus pilosus preissii (Bunge) Domin [unknown]
  • Didiscus pusillus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dimetopia hirta Benth. [unknown]
  • Dimetopia homocarpa Bunge [unknown]
  • Dimetopia isocarpa Bartl. [unknown]
  • Dimetopia preissiana Bunge [unknown]
  • Dimetopia preissii Bunge [unknown]
  • Dimetopia pusilla DC. [unknown]
  • Dimetopia walpersii Bunge [unknown]
  • Trachymene pilosa preissiana Benth. [unknown]

Description

Trachymene pilosa (also called Hairy trachymene, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody stem and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is known to be drought tolerant and can be used to create a hedge or border in a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachymene pilosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene pilosa is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry, open, sunny areas, and is native to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It can be propagated from seed, and prefers well-drained, sandy soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C (104°F).

Where to Find Trachymene pilosa

Trachymene pilosa is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Trachymene pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene pilosa?

Trachymene pilosa

What is the common name of Trachymene pilosa?

Pilosa

What type of plant is Trachymene pilosa?

Herb

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,