Triumfetta cordifolia

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Botanical Description: Triumfetta cordifolia is a perennial shrub that typically grows up to 1 to 2 meters (about 3 to 6 feet) tall. The plant has a bushy appearance with multiple branches spreading from a central stem. The leaves of Triumfetta cordifolia are one of its most distinctive features: The leaves are cordate (heart-shaped) with a pronounced point at the tip. They are moderately sized, usually around 5 to 15 cm in length. Texture: The surface of the leaves is typically rough due to the presence of small hairs. Arrangement: Leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. Triumfetta cordifolia produces small, yellow flowers: The flowers are typically small and may not be very conspicuous, with multiple stamens that extend beyond the petals. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters from the leaf axils. One of the most notable aspects of Triumfetta cordifolia is its fruit: Fruit Type: The plant produces a burr-like fruit, which is a capsule covered with hooked spines or bristles. Seed Dispersal: These hooks catch onto the fur of animals or clothes of humans, facilitating seed dispersal over a wide area.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers often from late spring to early fall, approximately from May through October. Fruiting period is from September to December
Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine, Fiber Production and Ornamental Use.
Origin: Introduced
Locality: University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus
Habit: Shrub
Mode: Wild