Trigonia eriosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriosperma
ID:
458729
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Fromm & E.Santos
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Bot. 41: 2 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458061
Common Names
- Eriosperma Trigonia
- Eriosperma
- Trigonia Eriosperma
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- Mainea racemosa Vell. [deprecated]
- Trigonia brasiliensis Jacob-Makoy [unknown]
- Trigonia micrantha Mart. [unknown]
- Trigonia racemosa (Vell.) Hoehne [unknown]
- Polygala punctulata Vell. [unknown]
- Croton eriospermum Lam. [unknown]
- Trigonia crotonioides elliptica Warm. [unknown]
- Trigonia crotonoides incana Cambess. in A.St.-Hil., Juss. & Cambess. [unknown]
- Trigonia crotonoides oblongifolia Cambess. in A.St.-Hil., Juss. & Cambess. [unknown]
Description
Trigonia eriosperma (also called Woolly Trigonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers with four petals and woolly leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of the continent.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia eriosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat a range of ailments, including colds, flu, and skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trigonia eriosperma sub. membranacea (A.C.Sm.) LlerasTrigonia eriosperma sub. simplex (Warm.) Lleras
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonia eriosperma has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Trigonia eriosperma is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Trigonia eriosperma
Trigonia eriosperma is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Trigonia eriosperma FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia eriosperma?
Woolly Trigonia
What is the natural habitat of Trigonia eriosperma?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering period of Trigonia eriosperma?
Late winter to early summer
Species in the Trigonia genus
Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis,
Species in the Trigoniaceae family
Humbertiodendron saboureaui, Isidodendron tripterocarpum, Trigonia costanensis, Trigonia candelabra, Trigonia bracteata, Trigonia laevis, Trigonia eriosperma, Trigonia ehrendorferi, Trigonia reticulata, Trigonia nivea, Trigonia rugosa, Trigonia villosa, Trigonia spruceana, Trigonia sericea, Trigonia microcarpa, Trigonia virens, Trigonia boliviana, Trigonia hypoleuca, Trigonia macrantha, Trigonia subcymosa, Trigonia killipii, Trigonia prancei, Trigonia floccosa, Trigonia cipoensis, Trigonia coppenamensis, Trigonia rotundifolia, Trigonia paniculata, Trigonia rytidocarpa, Trigonia bahiensis, Trigonia kerrii, Trigonia littoralis, Trigoniastrum hypoleucum, Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519152: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Emília Albina Alves dos Santos (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santos' in the authors string.
Elza Fromm-Trinta (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fromm' in the authors string.