Thladiantha punctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
1302006
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 119 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301344
Common Names
- Thladiantha punctata
- Dotted Thladiantha
- Punctata Thladiantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thladiantha punctata (also called 'Chinese Cucumber', among many other common names) is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thladiantha punctata are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Thladiantha punctata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Thladiantha punctata
Thladiantha punctata is native to China. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Thladiantha punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha punctata?
Thladiantha punctata
What is the common name of Thladiantha punctata?
Dotted Thladiantha
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha punctata?
Tropical rainforests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9201795: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.