Thilachium laurifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
1291073
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 319 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290411
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thilachium laurifolium (also called Wild Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry climates in the Sahel region. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Thilachium laurifolium is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thilachium laurifolium has small, yellow flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thilachium laurifolium can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Thilachium laurifolium
Thilachium laurifolium can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Thilachium laurifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thilachium laurifolium?
Thilachium laurifolium
What is the common name of Thilachium laurifolium?
Laurel-leaved Thilachium
Where is Thilachium laurifolium native to?
Africa
Species in the Thilachium genus
Thilachium roseomaculatum, Thilachium pouponii, Thilachium monophyllum, Thilachium laurifolium, Thilachium angustifolium, Thilachium panduriforme, Thilachium humbertii, Thilachium sumangui, Thilachium seyrigii, Thilachium africanum, Thilachium thomasii, Thilachium paradoxum, Thilachium densiflorum, Thilachium macrophyllum,
Species in the Capparaceae family
Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-5900259: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.