Posoqueria trinitatis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinitatis
ID:
281879
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 375 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281211
Common Names
- Posoqueria trinitatis
- Trinidad Posoqueria
- Trinitatis Posoqueria
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- Posoqueria intermedia Miq. [valid]
- Solena trinitatis (DC.) D.Dietr. [valid]
Description
Posoqueria trinitatis (also called 'Trinidad Limpograss', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in wet savannas, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Posoqueria trinitatis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Posoqueria trinitatis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Posoqueria trinitatis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Posoqueria trinitatis
Posoqueria trinitatis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca Department.
Posoqueria trinitatis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Posoqueria trinitatis?
Posoqueria trinitatis
What is the natural habitat of Posoqueria trinitatis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Posoqueria trinitatis?
Trinidad Posoqueria, Trinidad Poso
Species in the Posoqueria genus
Posoqueria acutifolia, Posoqueria calantha, Posoqueria coriacea, Posoqueria fragrantissima, Posoqueria grandiflora, Posoqueria latifolia, Posoqueria laurifolia, Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria palustris, Posoqueria platysiphonia, Posoqueria tarairensis, Posoqueria trinitatis, Posoqueria velutina, Posoqueria williamsii, Posoqueria bahiensis, Posoqueria chocoana, Posoqueria correana, Posoqueria costaricensis, Posoqueria grandifructa, Posoqueria longifilamentosa, Posoqueria robusta, Posoqueria laevis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163612: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.