Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
407334

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943670-1: Based on the initial data import