Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
1161559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1078 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160897


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Description

Tristmegistia lancifolia (also called Lancifolia Tristmegistia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Trismegistia lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trismegistia lancifolia var. australiana H. Akiyama
Trismegistia lancifolia var. everettii H. Akiyama
Trismegistia lancifolia var. pseudoplicata H. Akiyama
Trismegistia lancifolia var. valetonii (M. Fleisch. ex Dixon) H. Akiyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trismegistia lancifolia is small and white in color. The seed is round and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trismegistia lancifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Trismegistia lancifolia

Trismegistia lancifolia is native to Australia.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126406: Based on data supplied by Bryonames