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
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.
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,