Tidestromia suffruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
1046716
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 6: 70 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046054
Common Names
- Tidestromia suffruticosa
- Shrubby Tidestromia
- Suffruticosa Tidestromia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tidestromia suffruticosa (also called Tidestrom's Tidestromia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tidestromia suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tidestromia suffruticosa var. oblongifolia (S.Watson) Sánch.Pino & Flores Olv.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tidestromia suffruticosa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.
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Tidestromia suffruticosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tidestromia suffruticosa
Tidestromia suffruticosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Tidestromia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1100472: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.