Thilachium roseomaculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseomaculatum
ID:
1261459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.B.Harv. & Vollesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 155 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260797
Common Names
- Thilachium roseomaculatum
- Roseomaculatum Thilachium
- Roseomaculatum's Thilachium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thilachium roseomaculatum (also called 'Rose-Spotted Thilachium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thilachium roseomaculatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thilachium roseomaculatum has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
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Thilachium roseomaculatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Thilachium roseomaculatum
Thilachium roseomaculatum is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils in coastal and mountain areas.
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-50196823: Based on the initial data import
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Yvette Berenice ('Tivvy') Harvey (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Harv.' in the authors string.