Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 225 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410559
Common Names
- Trichodesma bamianicum
- Trichodesma
- Bamianicum Trichodesma
Description
Trichodesma bamianicum (also called Bamian 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 bamianicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trichodesma bamianicum are white and tubular with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichodesma bamianicum 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 bamianicum
Trichodesma bamianicum can be found in Afghanistan.
Trichodesma bamianicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodesma bamianicum?
Trichodesma bamianicum
What is the common name of Trichodesma bamianicum?
Bamian Trichodesma
What is the natural habitat of Trichodesma bamianicum?
Trichodesma bamianicum 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,