Thibaudia cyathifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 222 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458277
Common Names
- Thibaudia cyathifera
- Cup-bearing Thibaudia
- Cup-bearing Yellow Alder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia cyathifera (also called 'Cyathifera Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia cyathifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia cyathifera has white flowers with yellow anthers and a red stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia cyathifera is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from division, the plant should be divided into sections, each with at least one growth point. The divisions should be potted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Thibaudia cyathifera
Thibaudia cyathifera is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Thibaudia cyathifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia cyathifera?
Thibaudia cyathifera
What is the common name of Thibaudia cyathifera?
Cup-bearing Thibaudia
What is the family of Thibaudia cyathifera?
Ericaceae
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.