Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
275809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 420 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275141



Common Names

  • Plectaneia Thouarsii
  • Thouarsii's Plectaneia
  • Thouarsii Plectaneia


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Synonyms

  • Plectaneia boivinii Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia breviloba Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica firingalavensis Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica hirsuta (Jum.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica insularis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica inutilis (Jum. & Perr) Pichon ex Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis lanceolata (Pichon) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis setulosa Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia hildebrandtii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia hildebrandtii hirsuta Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia inutilis Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia inutilis hirsuta Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia inutilis latiflora Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia isalensis Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia isalensis glomerata Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia lanceolata Pichon [unknown]
  • Plectaneia macrocarpa Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia microphylla Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia microphylla tsaratanensis Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia pervillei K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia rhomboidalis Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Plectaneia thouarsii macrocarpa (Jum.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia tsaratanensis (Jum.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Plectaneia vulubilis Poir. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica firingalavensis (Jum.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica hirsuta (Jum.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica inutilis (Jum. & H.Perrier) Pichon [deprecated]
  • Plectaneia hildebrandtii hildebrandtii [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis (Jum.) Jum. [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis firingalavensis [unknown]
  • Plectaneia firingalavensis firingalavensis [unknown]
  • Plectaneia thouarsii thouarsii [unknown]
  • Plectaneia elastica elastica [unknown]

Description

Plectaneia thouarsii (also called Thouars' Plectaneia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, open woodlands. The plant has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plectaneia thouarsii is a small perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectaneia thouarsii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectaneia thouarsii is a terrestrial plant native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Plectaneia thouarsii

Plectaneia thouarsii is native to Madagascar.

Plectaneia thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectaneia thouarsii?

Plectaneia thouarsii

What is the common name of Plectaneia thouarsii?

Thouars' Orchid

Where is Plectaneia thouarsii native to?

India

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157800: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.