Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
grandisepala
ID:
1225911

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 67 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225249



Common Names

  • Grandisepala Thladiantha
  • Thladiantha Grandisepala
  • Thladiantha


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Description

Thladiantha grandisepala (also called 'Large-sepaled 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 grandisepala 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 grandisepala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thladiantha grandisepala is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Thladiantha grandisepala

Thladiantha grandisepala is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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-50043550: Based on the initial data import
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.
Zhang Zhiyun (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi Y.Zhang' in the authors string.