Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
408293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 332 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407625



Common Names

  • Thamnea depressa
  • Depressa Thamnea
  • Thamnea


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Description

Thamnea depressa (also called 'Depressed Thamnea', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnea depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnea depressa has yellow flowers with red centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are very fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnea depressa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Thamnea depressa

Thamnea depressa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Thamnea depressa FAQ

What is the common name of Thamnea depressa?

Depressa Thamnea

What is the natural habitat of Thamnea depressa?

Thamnea depressa is native to Brazil and is found in wet, tropical forests.

What is the optimal temperature for Thamnea depressa?

Thamnea depressa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126526-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.