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
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.
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,