Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
60077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Alrededores Buenos Aires : 531 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059406

Common Names

  • Sinuate Trichocline
  • Fringed Starwort
  • Fringed Star Grass

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Description

Trichocline sinuata (also called Sinuate Trichocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocline sinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichocline sinuata is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocline sinuata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Trichocline sinuata

Trichocline sinuata can be found in the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Trichocline sinuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocline sinuata?

Trichocline sinuata

What type of plant is Trichocline sinuata?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Trichocline sinuata?

It is native to South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16496: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.