Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Zhong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. S. W. Agric. Coll. 1982(4): 78 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889569
Common Names
- Trichophyllus Phacelurus
- Phacelurus Trichophyllus
- Phacelurus
Description
Phacelurus trichophyllus (also called 'Hairy Phacelurus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelurus trichophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phacelurus trichophyllus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelurus trichophyllus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phacelurus trichophyllus
Phacelurus trichophyllus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Phacelurus trichophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelurus trichophyllus?
Phacelurus trichophyllus
What is the common name of Phacelurus trichophyllus?
Trichophyllus
What is the natural habitat of Phacelurus trichophyllus?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Phacelurus genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980392-1: 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].