Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
414315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hul

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 33 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413647

Common Names

  • Tripterospermum microcarpum
  • Microcarpum Tripterospermum
  • Small-fruited Three-winged Nut

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Description

Tripterospermum microcarpum (also called Small-fruited Knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa, and can be found in open, grassy areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tripterospermum microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tripterospermum microcarpum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripterospermum microcarpum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tripterospermum microcarpum

Tripterospermum microcarpum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Tripterospermum microcarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tripterospermum microcarpum?

Tripterospermum microcarpum

What is the growth rate of Tripterospermum microcarpum?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Tripterospermum microcarpum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Tripterospermum genus

Tripterospermum sumatranum, Tripterospermum nigrobaccatum, Tripterospermum robustum, Tripterospermum microcarpum, Tripterospermum fasciculatum, Tripterospermum distylum, Tripterospermum trinerve, Tripterospermum trinervium, Tripterospermum brevidentatum, Tripterospermum lilungshanense, Tripterospermum coeruleum, Tripterospermum discoideum, Tripterospermum chinense, Tripterospermum taiwanense, Tripterospermum luzonense, Tripterospermum lanceolatum, Tripterospermum volubile, Tripterospermum filicaule, Tripterospermum pinbianense, Tripterospermum microphyllum, Tripterospermum cordifolium, Tripterospermum cordifolioides, Tripterospermum pallidum, Tripterospermum australe, Tripterospermum alutaceofolium, Tripterospermum hirticalyx, Tripterospermum cordatum, Tripterospermum nienkui, Tripterospermum membranaceum, Tripterospermum brevilobum, Tripterospermum lilungshanensis, Tripterospermum hualienense, Tripterospermum maculatum, Tripterospermum tanatorajanense, Tripterospermum chevalieri,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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