Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 197 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092375
Common Names
- Trichocline
- Rough Caltrop
- Giant Caltrop
Description
Trichocline exscapa (also called Slender False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to South America. It is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocline exscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichocline exscapa is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichocline exscapa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Trichocline exscapa
Trichocline exscapa is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Trichocline exscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocline exscapa?
Trichocline exscapa
What type of plant is Trichocline exscapa?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Trichocline exscapa?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,