Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 415 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328258
Common Names
- Trigonostemon carnosulus
- Carnosulus Trigonostemon
- Trigonostemon carnosulus
Description
Trigonostemon carnosulus (also called Asian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems with dark green, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow center. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonostemon carnosulus 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, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonostemon carnosulus has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonostemon carnosulus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-17.8°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Trigonostemon carnosulus
Trigonostemon carnosulus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Trigonostemon carnosulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon carnosulus?
Trigonostemon carnosulus
What is the common name of Trigonostemon carnosulus?
Fleshy-stalked trigonostemon
What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon carnosulus?
Tropical rainforests and moist forests
Species in the Trigonostemon genus
Trigonostemon adenocalyx,
Trigonostemon albiflorus,
Trigonostemon angustifolius,
Trigonostemon apetalogyne,
Trigonostemon aurantiacus,
Trigonostemon beccarii,
Trigonostemon birmanicus,
Trigonostemon bonianus,
Trigonostemon borneensis,
Trigonostemon capillipes,
Trigonostemon capitellatum,
Trigonostemon carnosulus,
Trigonostemon cherrieri,
Trigonostemon chinensis,
Trigonostemon cochinchinensis,
Trigonostemon cumingii,
Trigonostemon detritiferus,
Trigonostemon diffusus,
Trigonostemon diplopetalus,
Trigonostemon dipteranthus,
Trigonostemon eberhardtii,
Trigonostemon elegantissimus,
Trigonostemon elmeri,
Trigonostemon everettii,
Trigonostemon filiformis,
Trigonostemon flavidus,
Trigonostemon fragilis,
Trigonostemon gaudichaudii,
Trigonostemon hartleyi,
Trigonostemon heteranthus,
Trigonostemon hirsutus,
Trigonostemon howii,
Trigonostemon hybridus,
Trigonostemon inopinatus,
Trigonostemon ionthocarpus,
Trigonostemon kerrii,
Trigonostemon laetus,
Trigonostemon laevigatus,
Trigonostemon lanceolatus,
Trigonostemon laoticus,
Trigonostemon laxiflorus,
Trigonostemon longipedunculatus,
Trigonostemon longipes,
Trigonostemon magnificus,
Trigonostemon malaccanus,
Trigonostemon matangensis,
Trigonostemon matanginsu,
Trigonostemon merrillii,
Trigonostemon murtonii,
Trigonostemon nemoralis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,