Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
saeleuxii
ID:
1035315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 72 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034653

Common Names

  • Saeleux's Triclisia
  • Triclisia saeleuxii
  • Saeleux Triclisia

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Description

Triclisia saeleuxii (also called Saeleux's Triclisia, among many other common names) is a small annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triclisia saeleuxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triclisia saeleuxii is a small, white, five-lobed corolla with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triclisia saeleuxii is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall, taking care to keep the roots intact. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 8-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Triclisia saeleuxii

Triclisia saeleuxii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581679-1: Based on the initial data import