Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
P.Carrillo & Pérez-Calix
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 320 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279168
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Thompsonella garcia-mendozae
 - Garcia-mendozae Thompsonella
 - Thompsonella Garcia-mendozae
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Thompsonella garcia-mendozae (also called Garcia-Mendozae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Thompsonella garcia-mendozae is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an astringent and to treat skin infections.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Thompsonella garcia-mendozae are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Thompsonella garcia-mendozae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Thompsonella garcia-mendozae
                        
                            Thompsonella garcia-mendozae is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Thompsonella garcia-mendozae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Thompsonella garcia-mendozae?
Thompsonella garcia-mendozae
What is the common name of Thompsonella garcia-mendozae?
Garcia-Mendozae's thompsonella
What is the natural habitat of Thompsonella garcia-mendozae?
Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Thompsonella genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Crassulaceae family
                        
                            Adromischus alstonii, 
Adromischus bicolor, 
Adromischus caryophyllaceus, 
Adromischus cooperi, 
Adromischus cristatus, 
Adromischus diabolicus, 
Adromischus fallax, 
Adromischus filicaulis, 
Adromischus hemisphericus, 
Adromischus humilis, 
Adromischus inamoenus, 
Adromischus leucophyllus, 
Adromischus liebenbergii, 
Adromischus maculatus, 
Adromischus mammillaris, 
Adromischus marianae, 
Adromischus maximus, 
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, 
Adromischus nanus, 
Adromischus phillipsiae, 
Adromischus roaneanus, 
Adromischus schuldtianus, 
Adromischus sphenophyllus, 
Adromischus subdistichus, 
Adromischus subviridis, 
Adromischus triflorus, 
Adromischus trigynus, 
Adromischus umbraticola, 
Adromischus coleorum, 
Adromischus cooperi, 
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, 
Adromischus triflorus, 
Aeonium loartei, 
Aeonium uhlii, 
Aeonium aguajilvense, 
Aeonium aizoon, 
Aeonium anagense, 
Aeonium anagensis, 
Aeonium appendiculatum, 
Aeonium arboreum, 
Aeonium aureum, 
Aeonium balsamiferum, 
Aeonium barbatum, 
Aeonium beltranii, 
Aeonium bollei, 
Aeonium burchardii, 
Aeonium canariense, 
Aeonium castellodecorum, 
Aeonium castello-paivae, 
Aeonium ciliatum,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Pablo Carillo-Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Carrillo' in the authors string.