Thladiantha capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1225930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 I: 51 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225268
Common Names
- Capitata Thladiantha
- Thladiantha Capitata
- Thladiantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thladiantha capitata (also called 'Headed Thladiantha', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome, and is native to China. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes, at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thladiantha capitata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha capitata is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist, well-drained medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Thladiantha capitata
Thladiantha capitata is native to China, India, and Nepal.
Thladiantha capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha capitata?
Thladiantha capitata
What is the common name of Thladiantha capitata?
Headed Thladiantha
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha capitata?
Mountain forests
Species in the Thladiantha genus
Thladiantha hookeri, Thladiantha indochinensis, Thladiantha dubia, Thladiantha angustisepala, Thladiantha sessilifolia, Thladiantha cordifolia, Thladiantha dentata, Thladiantha nudiflora, Thladiantha davidii, Thladiantha pustulata, Thladiantha lijiangensis, Thladiantha grandisepala, Thladiantha henryi, Thladiantha longifolia, Thladiantha capitata, Thladiantha villosula, Thladiantha maculata, Thladiantha montana, Thladiantha oliveri, Thladiantha dimorphantha, Thladiantha longisepala, Thladiantha setispina, Thladiantha medogensis, Thladiantha palmatipartita, Thladiantha punctata,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50043571: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.