Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 660 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138991
Common Names
- Erianthus Triphysaria
- Erianthus Owlsclover
- Erianthus Indian Paintbrush
Description
Triphysaria eriantha (also called Elegant Owl's Clover, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Triphysaria eriantha is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Triphysaria eriantha sub. rosea (A.Gray) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Triphysaria eriantha sub. eriantha
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triphysaria eriantha has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Triphysaria eriantha
Triphysaria eriantha can be found in California, USA, in dry, open grassland and chaparral habitats.
Species in the Triphysaria genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963263-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].