Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frigida
ID:
746009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) Drude

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 183. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745342

Common Names

  • Trinia Frigida
  • Cushion Grass
  • Cushion Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rumia frigida Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Trinia glaberrima bosniaca Beck [unknown]
  • Triniella frigida Calest. [unknown]
  • Apinella frigida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trinia frigida (also called Frigid Trinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trinia frigida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trinia frigida has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trinia frigida is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and will germinate in 1-3 months.

Where to Find Trinia frigida

Trinia frigida can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Trinia frigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trinia frigida?

Trinia frigida

What type of plant is Trinia frigida?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Trinia frigida grow?

Tropical regions

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2898266: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.