Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elachophyllum
ID:
455021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 132 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454353

Common Names

  • Trymalium elachophyllum
  • Elachophyllum Trymalium
  • Elachophyllum Trymalium Grass

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Description

Trymalium elachophyllum (also called Narrow-leaved Trymalium, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trymalium elachophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trymalium elachophyllum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trymalium elachophyllum is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.

Where to Find Trymalium elachophyllum

Trymalium elachophyllum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Trymalium elachophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trymalium elachophyllum?

Trymalium elachophyllum

What is the common name of Trymalium elachophyllum?

Slender-leaved Trymalium

What type of plant is Trymalium elachophyllum?

Tree

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,