Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomasii
ID:
1318581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-53: 72, figs. 36–37, 38A, 38C, 40–41. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331035



Common Names

  • Zemisia thomasii
  • Thomasii Zemisia
  • Zemisia Thomasii


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Description

Zemisia thomasii (also called Thomas' Zemisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zemisia thomasii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments, as a source of fuel and timber, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zemisia thomasii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zemisia thomasii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Zemisia thomasii

Zemisia thomasii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Zemisia thomasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zemisia thomasii?

Zemisia thomasii

What is the common name of Zemisia thomasii?

No common name

Where is Zemisia thomasii found?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

Species in the Zemisia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.