Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
1235628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 286. 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234966

Common Names

  • Moussonia triflora
  • Three-flowered Moussonia
  • Triflora Moussonia

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Description

Moussonia triflora (also called Triflorous Moussonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows up to 70 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Moussonia triflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moussonia triflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moussonia triflora is a shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy stems in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a mixture of peat and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Moussonia triflora

Moussonia triflora is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.

Moussonia triflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moussonia triflora?

Moussonia triflora

What is the common name of Moussonia triflora?

Triflorous Moussonia

What is the natural habitat of Moussonia triflora?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50081504: Based on the initial data import
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.