Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
570046

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 24: 175 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569378

Common Names

  • Borthwickia Trifoliata
  • Trifoliata Borthwickia
  • Trifoliata

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Description

Borthwickia trifoliata (also called 'Three-leaved Borthwickia', among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 1.5m in height. It has small, trifoliate leaves and white, four-petalled flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Borthwickia trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borthwickia trifoliata is a small, yellow-green, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borthwickia trifoliata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer from firm, current season's growth. Place cuttings in a well-drained cutting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Borthwickia trifoliata

Borthwickia trifoliata can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Borthwickia trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borthwickia trifoliata?

Borthwickia trifoliata

What is the common name of Borthwickia trifoliata?

Three-leaved Borthwickia

What is the natural habitat of Borthwickia trifoliata?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

Species in the Borthwickia genus

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

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