Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tremula
ID:
591479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 361 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590811

Common Names

  • Tremulina tremula
  • Tremula Tremulina
  • Tremulina Tremula

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Synonyms

  • Restio brizoides Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio tremulus R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Tremulina tremula (also called Shaking Tremulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually white. It usually grows in open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tremulina tremula is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tremulina tremula is a white or yellowish color. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tremulina tremula is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Tremulina tremula

Tremulina tremula can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Tremulina tremula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tremulina tremula?

Tremulina tremula

What is the common name of Tremulina tremula?

Tremble

What type of plant is Tremulina tremula?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Tremulina genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270560: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.