Tiquilia litoralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
411490
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) A.T.Richardson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Sida 6: 236 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410822
Common Names
- Tiquilia Litoralis
- Coastal Tiquilia
- Littoral Tiquilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Coldenia litoralis Phil. [unknown]
Description
Tiquilia litoralis (also called 'Coastal Tiquilia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in moist areas, such as forests and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tiquilia litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tiquilia litoralis is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiquilia litoralis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Tiquilia litoralis
Tiquilia litoralis can be found in Mexico.
Tiquilia litoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiquilia litoralis?
Tiquilia litoralis
What is the common name of Tiquilia litoralis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Tiquilia litoralis?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Tiquilia genus
Tiquilia litoralis, Tiquilia canescens, Tiquilia conspicua, Tiquilia cuspidata, Tiquilia elongata, Tiquilia ferreyrae, Tiquilia gossypina, Tiquilia grandiflora, Tiquilia greggii, Tiquilia hispidissima, Tiquilia hunteri, Tiquilia latior, Tiquilia mexicana, Tiquilia palmeri, Tiquilia paronychioides, Tiquilia plicata, Tiquilia simulans, Tiquilia tacnensis, Tiquilia turneri, Tiquilia dichotoma, Tiquilia tuberculata, Tiquilia atacamensis, Tiquilia nuttallii, Tiquilia nesiotica, Tiquilia darwinii, Tiquilia fusca, Tiquilia galapagoa, Tiquilia purpusii,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2437467: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Alfred Thomas Richardson (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Richardson' in the authors string.