Trigonia laevis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
458724
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 390 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458056
Common Names
- Smooth Trigonia
- Smooth Laevis
- Smooth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trigonia laevis (also called Smooth Trigonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers with four petals and smooth leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of the continent.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonia laevis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonia laevis has small pink 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 laevis is a small aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Division can be done in spring or autumn by carefully separating the roots and replanting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Trigonia laevis
Trigonia laevis is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Trigonia laevis FAQ
What is the common name of Trigonia laevis?
Smooth Trigonia
What is the natural habitat of Trigonia laevis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
What is the flowering period of Trigonia laevis?
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-2519140: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.