Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
drummondii
ID:
591758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 1: 15 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591090

Common Names

  • Triceratella drummondii
  • Drummondii Triceratella
  • Triceratella

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Description

Triceratella drummondii (also called Drummond's Triceratella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to western Texas and northern Mexico. It is found in grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Triceratella drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triceratella drummondii is white with yellow anthers, and has a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triceratella drummondii is a semi-evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Triceratella drummondii

Triceratella drummondii is found in Australia.

Triceratella drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triceratella drummondii?

Triceratella drummondii

What type of plant is Triceratella drummondii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Triceratella drummondii?

Grasslands

Species in the Triceratella genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,