Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed., Calderón & Pérez-Calix
Source:
ipni
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 84: 5 (-8; fig. 2) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328992
Common Names
- Trigonospermum Alexandri
- Alexander's Trigonospermum
- Alexander's Trigonospermum Tree
Description
Trigonospermum alexandri (also called 'Alexandrian trigonospermum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonospermum alexandri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonospermum alexandri has small white flowers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonospermum alexandri can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.
Where to Find Trigonospermum alexandri
Trigonospermum alexandri can be found in the temperate grasslands of North America.
Trigonospermum alexandri FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonospermum alexandri?
Alexandrian Trigonospermum
What is the growth habit of Trigonospermum alexandri?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the native range of Trigonospermum alexandri?
It is native to India
Species in the Trigonospermum genus
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,