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
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.
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 Trinia genus
Trinia muricata,
Trinia kitaibelii,
Trinia leiogona,
Trinia hispida,
Trinia glauca,
Trinia esteparia,
Trinia biebersteinii,
Trinia multicaulis,
Trinia scabra,
Trinia crithmifolia,
Trinia dalechampii,
Trinia frigida,
Trinia guicciardii,
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,