Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
triandra
ID:
1296038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.M.Black

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. : 206 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295376

Common Names

  • Pachycornia triandra
  • Triandrous Pachycornia
  • Triandrous Glasswort

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Description

Pachycornia triandra (also called 'Three-stamened Pachycornia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as along beaches and in desert scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pachycornia triandra is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize soils and can be planted in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachycornia triandra has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachycornia triandra is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Pachycornia triandra requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Pachycornia triandra

Pachycornia triandra is found in Australia.

Pachycornia triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachycornia triandra?

Pachycornia triandra

What is the common name of Pachycornia triandra?

Three-stamened Pachycornia

What is the natural habitat of Pachycornia triandra?

It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and steppes

Species in the Pachycornia genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7202336: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.