Westoniella triunguifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triunguifolia
ID:
10393
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 478 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009722
Common Names
- Westoniella triunguifolia
- Westoniella
- Triunguifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Westoniella triunguifolia (also called three-lobed westoniella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of about 0.3 meters and has yellow flowers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Westoniella triunguifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Westoniella triunguifolia has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Westoniella triunguifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and seed should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Westoniella triunguifolia
Westoniella triunguifolia is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Westoniella triunguifolia FAQ
What is Westoniella triunguifolia's growth habit?
Westoniella triunguifolia is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps.
What is the typical flowering period for Westoniella triunguifolia?
Westoniella triunguifolia typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the typical height of Westoniella triunguifolia?
Westoniella triunguifolia typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm.
Species in the Westoniella 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109419: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.