Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 51, fig. 5 D-G (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010302
Common Names
- Macrorhiza Trichocline
- Trichocline Macrorhiza
- Macrorhiza
Description
Trichocline macrorhiza (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocline macrorhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocline macrorhiza has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichocline macrorhiza can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny location and regular watering.
Where to Find Trichocline macrorhiza
Trichocline macrorhiza is native to South Africa and can be found in the mountains of the Cape Province.
Trichocline macrorhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocline macrorhiza?
Trichocline macrorhiza
What are the common names of Trichocline macrorhiza?
Large-Rooted Flaxweed
What is the native range of Trichocline macrorhiza?
South America
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,