Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Röser, A.Wölk & Veldkamp
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 785 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340534
Description
Trisetopsis imberbis (also called Smooth Trisetopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trisetopsis imberbis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trisetopsis imberbis is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trisetopsis imberbis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the plants are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trisetopsis imberbis
Trisetopsis imberbis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Trisetopsis imberbis FAQ
What is the common name of Trisetopsis imberbis?
Smooth Trisetopsis
What is the natural habitat of Trisetopsis imberbis?
Grassland
What is the flowering season of Trisetopsis imberbis?
Summer
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
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:77142413-1: 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].