Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 23: 202 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410927
Common Names
- Trachelanthus Hissaricus
- Hissar Trachelanthus
- Hissar's Trachelanthus
Synonyms
- Lindelofia hissarica Brand [unknown]
- Cynoglossum hissaricum (Lipsky) Greuter & Stier [unknown]
Description
Trachelanthus hissaricus (also called Hissar's Trachelanthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trachelanthus hissaricus is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trachelanthus hissaricus are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachelanthus hissaricus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Trachelanthus hissaricus
Trachelanthus hissaricus can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Trachelanthus hissaricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachelanthus hissaricus?
Trachelanthus hissaricus
What is the common name of Trachelanthus hissaricus?
Hissaricus
What is the natural habitat of Trachelanthus hissaricus?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Trachelanthus genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,