Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Lu & C.Jeffrey
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 398 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257161
Common Names
- Thladiantha palmatipartita
- Thladiantha
- Palmatipartita
Description
Thladiantha palmatipartita (also called 'Palmately-parted Thladiantha', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha palmatipartita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thladiantha palmatipartita is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha palmatipartita is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Thladiantha palmatipartita
Thladiantha palmatipartita is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Thladiantha palmatipartita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha palmatipartita?
Thladiantha palmatipartita
What is the common name of Thladiantha palmatipartita?
Palmate Thladiantha
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha palmatipartita?
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
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.