Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire & Sam.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 28: 11, 335 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407178
Common Names
- Trachycnemum mirabile
- Wonderful Trachycnemum
- Wonderful Water Fern
Description
Trachycnemum mirabile (also called Mirabile, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trachycnemum mirabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachycnemum mirabile has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachycnemum mirabile is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Trachycnemum mirabile
Trachycnemum mirabile is native to the Mediterranean region.
Trachycnemum mirabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachycnemum mirabile?
Trachycnemum mirabile
What is the common name of Trachycnemum mirabile?
Miraculous Trachycnemum
Where is Trachycnemum mirabile native to?
South America
Species in the Trachycnemum genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,