Thladiantha dubia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
409676
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 29 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409008
Common Names
- Thladiantha dubia
- Dubia Thladiantha
- Dubia Pipewort
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- Thladiantha sparsiflora E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
Description
Thladiantha dubia (also called Chinese Cucumber, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia. It has a creeping, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thladiantha dubia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.
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Thladiantha dubia is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady location. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady location.
Where to Find Thladiantha dubia
Thladiantha dubia is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Thladiantha dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha dubia?
Thladiantha dubia
What is the common name of Thladiantha dubia?
Doubtful thladiantha
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha dubia?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
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 kew-2434726: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.