Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guicciardii
ID:
746010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) Drude

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745343

Common Names

  • Trinia Guicciardii
  • Cushion Grass
  • Cushion Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rumia guicciardii Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Triniella guicciardii Calest. [unknown]
  • Apinella guicciardi Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Trinia guicciardii (also called Guicciard's 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 guicciardii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trinia guicciardii 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 guicciardii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Trinia guicciardii

Trinia guicciardii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Trinia guicciardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trinia guicciardii?

Trinia guicciardii

What type of plant is Trinia guicciardii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Trinia guicciardii 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-2898267: 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.