Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) G.Schellenb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 1): 316 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618284
Common Names
- Connarus thonningii
- Thonning's Connarus
- Thonning's Conocarpus
Synonyms
- Omphalobium thonningii DC. [unknown]
- Connarus floribundus Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
- Connarus florulentus Thonn. ex DC. [unknown]
- Connarus nemorosus Vahl ex Schumach. [unknown]
- Connarus thonningii (DC.) G.Schellenb. [deprecated]
Description
Connarus thonningii (also called Thonning's Connarus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus thonningii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Connarus thonningii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus thonningii is a tropical plant native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Connarus thonningii
Connarus thonningii can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Connarus thonningii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus thonningii?
Connarus thonningii
What is the common name of Connarus thonningii?
Thonning's Connarus
What is the natural habitat of Connarus thonningii?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,