Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
750900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1146 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750233



Common Names

  • Thamnea Teres
  • Teres Thamnea
  • Thamnea Teres Plant


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Description

Thamnea teres (also called Teres Thamnea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a grey bark and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnea teres is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnea teres is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnea teres is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4-6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Thamnea teres

Thamnea teres is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in the islands of La Palma, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. It is found in rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Thamnea teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnea teres?

Thamnea teres

What type of plant is Thamnea teres?

It is a shrub

Where does Thamnea teres grow?

It is native to South Africa

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.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Regine Classen-Bockhoff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Class.-Bockh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114342-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.