Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
longisepala
ID:
1225952

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu, A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 86 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225290



Common Names

  • Longisepala Thladiantha
  • Thladiantha Longisepala
  • Thladiantha


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Description

Thladiantha longisepala (also called 'Long-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 longisepala 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 longisepala 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 longisepala 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 longisepala

Thladiantha longisepala is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Thladiantha longisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thladiantha longisepala?

Thladiantha longisepala

What is the common name of Thladiantha longisepala?

Long-sepaled Thladiantha

What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha longisepala?

Mountain forests

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-50043599: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
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.