Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1048612

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 41 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047950



Common Names

  • Themistoclesia inflata
  • Inflated Themistoclesia
  • Inflated Mountain Azalea


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Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia inflata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for dry and hot climates, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themistoclesia inflata has white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia inflata is a shrub native to the dry forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Themistoclesia inflata

Themistoclesia inflata can be found in the mountains of western Yunnan, in China.

Species in the Themistoclesia genus

Themistoclesia alata, Themistoclesia anfracta, Themistoclesia campii, Themistoclesia compacta, Themistoclesia compta, Themistoclesia coronilla, Themistoclesia costaricensis, Themistoclesia crassifolia, Themistoclesia cremasta, Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii, Themistoclesia davidsmithii, Themistoclesia dependens, Themistoclesia dryanderae, Themistoclesia epiphytica, Themistoclesia flexuosa, Themistoclesia fosbergii, Themistoclesia geniculata, Themistoclesia hirsuta, Themistoclesia horquetensis, Themistoclesia humboldtiana, Themistoclesia idiocalyx, Themistoclesia inflata, Themistoclesia laxa, Themistoclesia mucronata, Themistoclesia orientalis, Themistoclesia pariensis, Themistoclesia pennellii, Themistoclesia pentandra, Themistoclesia peruviana, Themistoclesia recondita, Themistoclesia recurva, Themistoclesia rostrata, Themistoclesia siranensis, Themistoclesia smithiana, Themistoclesia tunquiniensis, Themistoclesia unduavensis, Themistoclesia vegasana, Themistoclesia woytkowskii, Themistoclesia diminuta,

Species in the Ericaceae family