Triumfetta — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Triumfetta recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Triumfetta annua
Triumfetta annua
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
The spiny seed capsule adheres to clothing and animal fur and is thus carried to new sites where it can germinate.
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Triumfetta bogotensis
Triumfetta bogotensis
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low to moderate elevations in the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level to over 2,200 metres. The plant produces seed capsules covered in hooked spines that adhere strongly to animal fur, clothing etc, and are thus easily transported to new sites. The 'mozotes' or burs of these plants are a great nuisance, especially in the lowlands, where they most abound.
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Triumfetta cordifolia
Triumfetta cordifolia
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moister areas in the tropics, where it can be found at elevations from sea level to 2,650 metres. Prefers a position with some shade. The seed capsules are covered in hooked bristles that stick to clothing and the fur of animals and are thereby dispersed widely.
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Triumfetta lappula
Triumfetta lappula
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly low elevations in the tropics, though it can be found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. The plant produces seed capsules covered in hooked spines that adhere strongly to animal fur, clothing etc, and are thus easily transported to new sites.
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Triumfetta pentandra
Triumfetta pentandra
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in partial shade. The plant produces seed capsules that are covered in hooked hairs which adhere to fur and clothing. They can be carried for some distance in this manner and the plant can thus easily spread to become a weed.
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Triumfetta pilosa
Triumfetta pilosa
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
The seed pods are covered in hairs which stick to clothes and the fur of animals, thus providing the plant with a means of seed dispersal. Although no specific reports have been seen for this species, several other members of the genus have used this to become weeds outside their native range. A very variable species, several forms have been named.
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Triumfetta rhomboidea
Triumfetta rhomboidea
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
The plant produces seed capsules covered in hooked spines that adhere strongly to animal fur, clothing etc, and are thus easily transported to new sites. The plant has spread widely through the tropics and has become a noxious weed in many areas, where it invades pastures and disturbed areas in forests. It has been shown to prevent the establishment of native species in disturbed forest sites.
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Triumfetta semitriloba
Triumfetta semitriloba
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly lowland areas in the tropics and subtropics, though it can be found at elevations up to 3,000 metres in the Equatorial tropics. The plant produces seed capsules covered in hooked spines that adhere strongly to animal fur, clothing etc, and are thus easily transported to new sites. The plant has spread widely through the tropics and has become a noxious weed in many areas.
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Triumfetta tomentosa
Triumfetta tomentosa
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the dry to moist areas of the tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,400 metres. The plant responds well to coppicing. The stems can be harvested annually for their fibre.
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