Thladiantha setispina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setispina
ID:
1225954
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 87 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225292
Common Names
- Setispina Thladiantha
- Thladiantha Setispina
- Thladiantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thladiantha setispina (also called 'Spiny 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 setispina 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 setispina 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thladiantha setispina 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 setispina
Thladiantha setispina is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Thladiantha setispina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thladiantha setispina?
Thladiantha setispina
What is the common name of Thladiantha setispina?
Spiny Thladiantha
What is the natural habitat of Thladiantha setispina?
Mountain forests
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-50043600: Based on the initial data import
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.