Trisetopsis capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1323635
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schweick.) Röser & A.Wölk
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Schlechtendalia 25: 58 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336089
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trisetopsis capensis (also called Cape Trisetopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetopsis capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trisetopsis capensis has white to pink flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers are held in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trisetopsis capensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Trisetopsis capensis
Trisetopsis capensis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
Trisetopsis capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trisetopsis capensis?
Trisetopsis capensis
What is the common name of Trisetopsis capensis?
Cape Trisetopsis
Where is Trisetopsis capensis found?
It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa
Species in the Trisetopsis genus
Trisetopsis elongata, Trisetopsis angusta, Trisetopsis arcta, Trisetopsis barbata, Trisetopsis capensis, Trisetopsis dodii, Trisetopsis galpinii, Trisetopsis hirtula, Trisetopsis lachnantha, Trisetopsis longa, Trisetopsis leonina, Trisetopsis longifolia, Trisetopsis mannii, Trisetopsis milanjiana, Trisetopsis namaquensis, Trisetopsis natalensis, Trisetopsis newtonii, Trisetopsis quinqueseta, Trisetopsis rogerellisii, Trisetopsis roggeveldensis, Trisetopsis umbrosa, Trisetopsis imberbis, Trisetopsis aspera, Trisetopsis junghuhnii, Trisetopsis virescens,
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
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
Martin Röser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Röser' in the authors string.
Alexandra Wölk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Wölk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129283-1: 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].