Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 386 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409006
Common Names
- Thladiantha indochinensis
- Indochinensis Thladiantha
- Indochinensis Pipewort
Description
Thladiantha indochinensis (also called Chinese Thladiantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to East Asia. It has a low-growing, clumping growth habit and is covered in narrow, grass-like leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha indochinensis 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 indochinensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha indochinensis 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 indochinensis
Thladiantha indochinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Thladiantha indochinensis FAQ
What is the common name of Thladiantha indochinensis?
Indochinese Gourd
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha indochinensis?
Dry rocky slopes and outcrops in the southwestern Cape, South Africa
How often should Thladiantha indochinensis be watered?
Once a week during the summer months and once every two weeks during the winter months
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,