Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
minutus
ID:
787603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 43 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786936



Common Names

  • Minute Thereianthus
  • Minute Star-Violet
  • Minute Star-Lily


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Description

Thereianthus minutus (also called Minute Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thereianthus minutus is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thereianthus minutus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thereianthus minutus is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thereianthus minutus

Thereianthus minutus can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Thereianthus minutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thereianthus minutus?

Thereianthus minutus

What is the common name of Thereianthus minutus?

Minutus Thereianthus

What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus minutus?

Thereianthus minutus is native to Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325505: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.