Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghaz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 97 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745818
Common Names
- Trichodesma Dhofaricum
- Dhofar Trichodesma
- Dhofar Trichodesma
Description
Trichodesma dhofaricum (also called Dhofar trichodesma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry and open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichodesma dhofaricum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichodesma dhofaricum has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichodesma dhofaricum is a small herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Trichodesma dhofaricum
Trichodesma dhofaricum can be found in the Dhofar region of Oman.
Trichodesma dhofaricum FAQ
What type of plant is Trichodesma dhofaricum?
Trichodesma dhofaricum is a flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Where is Trichodesma dhofaricum native to?
Trichodesma dhofaricum is native to the Arabian Peninsula.
What is the growth habit of Trichodesma dhofaricum?
Trichodesma dhofaricum is an herbaceous annual that grows in clumps.
Species in the Trichodesma genus
Trichodesma arenicola,
Trichodesma calcaratum,
Trichodesma bamianicum,
Trichodesma ambacense,
Trichodesma baumii,
Trichodesma bequaertii,
Trichodesma boissieri,
Trichodesma aucheri,
Trichodesma decurrens,
Trichodesma ehrenbergii,
Trichodesma griffithii,
Trichodesma laxiflorum,
Trichodesma khasianum,
Trichodesma lithospermoides,
Trichodesma macrocarpum,
Trichodesma afghanicum,
Trichodesma africanum,
Trichodesma microcalyx,
Trichodesma zeylanicum,
Trichodesma van-meelii,
Trichodesma podlechii,
Trichodesma mudgalii,
Trichodesma paktiense,
Trichodesma scottii,
Trichodesma cinereum,
Trichodesma elymaiticum,
Trichodesma dhofaricum,
Trichodesma angustifolium,
Trichodesma physaloides,
Trichodesma incanum,
Trichodesma indicum,
Trichodesma inaequale,
Trichodesma hildebrandtii,
Trichodesma marsabiticum,
Trichodesma trichodesmoides,
Trichodesma calycosum,
Trichodesma stocksii,
Trichodesma longipedicellanum,
Trichodesma longipedicellatum,
Trichodesma vanmeelii,
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,