Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes. ex Harms) N.Hallé
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 29: 26 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406666
Common Names
- Thyrsosalacia racemosa
- Racemose Thyrsosalacia
- Racemose Fireweed
Synonyms
- Salacia racemosa Loes. [valid]
Description
Thyrsosalacia racemosa (also called Racemose Thyrsosalacia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has large, oval leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thyrsosalacia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thyrsosalacia racemosa has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thyrsosalacia racemosa is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Thyrsosalacia racemosa
Thyrsosalacia racemosa can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thyrsosalacia racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thyrsosalacia racemosa?
Thyrsosalacia racemosa
What type of plant is Thyrsosalacia racemosa?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Thyrsosalacia racemosa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Thyrsosalacia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,