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Common Names
- Trichocline crispata
- Crested Trichocline
- Crested Wirelettuce
Description
Trichocline crispata (also called Curly-leaved Trichocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the deserts of South America. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocline crispata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichocline crispata is a small, yellow flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichocline crispata is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Trichocline crispata
Trichocline crispata can be found in the mountains of South Africa.
Trichocline crispata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocline crispata?
Trichocline crispata
What is the common name of Trichocline crispata?
Crispata
Where is Trichocline crispata found?
Trichocline crispata is found in South Africa.
Species in the Trichocline genus
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline plicata,
Trichocline macrorhiza,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline crispata,
Trichocline spathulata,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline macrocephala,
Trichocline speciosa,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline incana,
Trichocline sinuata,
Trichocline deserticola,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline aurea,
Trichocline exscapa,
Trichocline catharinensis,
Trichocline boecheri,
Trichocline humilis,
Trichocline linearifolia,
Trichocline cineraria,
Trichocline maxima,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline auriculata,
Trichocline cisplatina,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,