Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parishii
ID:
328595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 6: 173 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327927

Common Names

  • Parishii Trichostema
  • Parish's Bluecurls
  • Parish's Wild Petunia

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Description

Trichostema parishii (also called 'Parish's Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichostema parishii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichostema parishii is a blue-violet, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichostema parishii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Trichostema parishii

Trichostema parishii can be found in the southwestern United States.

Trichostema parishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichostema parishii?

Trichostema parishii

What is the family of Trichostema parishii?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Trichostema parishii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-17602385: Originally associated with wfo-0001069695
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208493: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-17602385: Originally associated with wfo-0001069695
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.