Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
411375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Skr. Naturhist.-Selsk. 6: 125 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410707



Common Names

  • Thonningia sanguinea
  • Blood-red Thonningia
  • Blood-red Thonningia


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Synonyms

  • Thonningia coccinea Mangenot [unknown]
  • Thonningia dubia Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Thonningia elegans Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Thonningia sessilis Lecomte [unknown]
  • Thonningia angolensis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Thonningia ugandensis Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Thonningia sanguinea (also called Thonningia sanguinea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small red flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It grows in moist grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Thonningia sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thonningia sanguinea has small, red flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thonningia sanguinea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Thonningia sanguinea

Thonningia sanguinea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Thonningia sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thonningia sanguinea?

Thonningia sanguinea

What is the common name of Thonningia sanguinea?

Bloody Thonningia

What is the natural habitat of Thonningia sanguinea?

Dry deciduous forests

Species in the Thonningia genus

Species in the Balanophoraceae family

Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,

References