Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
aucheri
ID:
411235

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 174 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410567

Common Names

  • Trichodesma aucheri
  • Trichodesma
  • Aucheri Trichodesma

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Synonyms

  • Trichodesma iranicum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Boraginella aucheri Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trichodesma aucheri (also called Aucher's Trichodesma, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichodesma aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichodesma aucheri are white and tubular with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodesma aucheri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Trichodesma aucheri

Trichodesma aucheri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Trichodesma aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodesma aucheri?

Trichodesma aucheri

What is the common name of Trichodesma aucheri?

Aucher's Trichodesma

What is the natural habitat of Trichodesma aucheri?

Trichodesma aucheri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Trichodesma genus

Trichodesma arenicola, Trichodesma calcaratum, Trichodesma bamianicum, Trichodesma ambacense, Trichodesma baumii, Trichodesma bequaertii, Trichodesma boissieri, Trichodesma aucheri, Trichodesma decurrens, Trichodesma ehrenbergii, Trichodesma griffithii, Trichodesma laxiflorum, Trichodesma khasianum, Trichodesma lithospermoides, Trichodesma macrocarpum, Trichodesma afghanicum, Trichodesma africanum, Trichodesma microcalyx, Trichodesma zeylanicum, Trichodesma van-meelii, Trichodesma podlechii, Trichodesma mudgalii, Trichodesma paktiense, Trichodesma scottii, Trichodesma cinereum, Trichodesma elymaiticum, Trichodesma dhofaricum, Trichodesma angustifolium, Trichodesma physaloides, Trichodesma incanum, Trichodesma indicum, Trichodesma inaequale, Trichodesma hildebrandtii, Trichodesma marsabiticum, Trichodesma trichodesmoides, Trichodesma calycosum, Trichodesma stocksii, Trichodesma longipedicellanum, Trichodesma longipedicellatum, Trichodesma vanmeelii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,