Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lachnantha
ID:
1323641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Röser & A.Wölk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Schlechtendalia 25: 59 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336095

Common Names

  • Trisetopsis Lachnantha
  • Lachnantha Trisetopsis
  • Trisetopsis

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Description

Trisetopsis lachnantha (also called Lachnantha 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 lachnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trisetopsis lachnantha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trisetopsis lachnantha is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Trisetopsis lachnantha

Trisetopsis lachnantha can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Trisetopsis lachnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trisetopsis lachnantha?

Trisetopsis lachnantha

What type of plant is Trisetopsis lachnantha?

Trisetopsis lachnantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Trisetopsis lachnantha found?

Trisetopsis lachnantha is found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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 Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' 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:77129292-1: 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].