Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
458312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 860 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457644



Common Names

  • Thibaudia coriacea
  • Coriacea Thibaudia
  • Coriacea-Leaved Thibaudia


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Description

Thibaudia coriacea (also called 'Mountain laurel', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia coriacea is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thibaudia coriacea has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia coriacea is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and coastal conditions.

Where to Find Thibaudia coriacea

Thibaudia coriacea is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Thibaudia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia coriacea?

Thibaudia coriacea

What is the family of Thibaudia coriacea?

Thymelaeaceae

Where is Thibaudia coriacea found?

Madagascar

Species in the Thibaudia genus

Thibaudia acacioides, Thibaudia acuminata, Thibaudia affinis, Thibaudia albiflora, Thibaudia andrei, Thibaudia angustifolia, Thibaudia anomala, Thibaudia apophysata, Thibaudia archeri, Thibaudia ardisiaefolia, Thibaudia aurantia, Thibaudia auriculata, Thibaudia axillaris, Thibaudia biflora, Thibaudia breweri, Thibaudia camelifolia, Thibaudia cardiophylla, Thibaudia carrenoi, Thibaudia caulialata, Thibaudia cerandra, Thibaudia cinnamomifolia, Thibaudia clivalis, Thibaudia coriacea, Thibaudia coronaria, Thibaudia costaricensis, Thibaudia crenulata, Thibaudia croatii, Thibaudia cubensis, Thibaudia cuneifolia, Thibaudia cupatensis, Thibaudia cyathifera, Thibaudia densiflora, Thibaudia diphylla, Thibaudia domingensis, Thibaudia dudleyi, Thibaudia elliptica, Thibaudia emarginata, Thibaudia engleriana, Thibaudia falcata, Thibaudia falconensis, Thibaudia fallax, Thibaudia flava, Thibaudia floribunda, Thibaudia foreroi, Thibaudia formosa, Thibaudia gaultheriifolia, Thibaudia glabra, Thibaudia glandulifera, Thibaudia glandulosa, Thibaudia glandulosa,

Species in the Ericaceae family