Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
904994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 339 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904329

Common Names

  • Trichopteryx Dregeana
  • Dregeana Trichopteryx
  • Trichopteryx Dregeana

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Description

Trichopteryx dregeana (also called Drege's Trichopteryx, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a small shrub with small white flowers and is found in open woodland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Trichopteryx dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichopteryx dregeana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichopteryx dregeana is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Trichopteryx dregeana

Trichopteryx dregeana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Trichopteryx dregeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichopteryx dregeana?

Trichopteryx dregeana

What is the common name of Trichopteryx dregeana?

Drege's Reed

What is the habitat of Trichopteryx dregeana?

Wetlands, marshes, and lake margins

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424677-1: 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].