Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
indochinensis
ID:
409674

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


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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.

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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 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,

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