Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 435 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025758
Common Names
- Trichogonia laxa
- Laxa Trichogonia
- Trichogonia
Description
Trichogonia laxa (also called Loose Trichogonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia laxa is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia laxa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia laxa is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers, flower beds, or as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.
Where to Find Trichogonia laxa
Trichogonia laxa is native to South America and is found in dry, sandy areas. It can be found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Trichogonia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia laxa?
Trichogonia laxa
What is the common name of Trichogonia laxa?
Lax Trichogonia
What is the natural habitat of Trichogonia laxa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Trichogonia genus
Trichogonia spathulaefolia,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia crenulata,
Trichogonia capitata,
Trichogonia heringeri,
Trichogonia attenuata,
Trichogonia grazielae,
Trichogonia tombadorensis,
Trichogonia laxa,
Trichogonia fiebrigii,
Trichogonia hassleri,
Trichogonia menthaefolia,
Trichogonia spathulifolia,
Trichogonia menthifolia,
Trichogonia phlebodes,
Trichogonia campestris,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa,
Trichogonia chodatii,
Trichogonia cinerea,
Trichogonia hirtiflora,
Trichogonia villosa,
Trichogonia rhodotricha,
Trichogonia santosii,
Trichogonia munhozii,
Trichogonia harleyi,
Trichogonia salviifolia,
Trichogonia eupatorioides,
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,