Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lévl.) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 73(1): 141 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224498
Common Names
- Thladiantha pustulata
- Pustulata Thladiantha
- Thladiantha Pustulata
Description
Thladiantha pustulata (also called Pustulate Thladiantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to China. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thladiantha pustulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thladiantha pustulata var. jingfushanensis A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thladiantha pustulata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha pustulata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Thladiantha pustulata
Thladiantha pustulata is native to China and Japan. It is found in moist, shady forests, often near streams and other bodies of water.
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.