Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 36 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786935
Common Names
- Racemose Thereianthus
- Racemose Star-Violet
- Racemose Star-Lily
Description
Thereianthus racemosus (also called Racemose 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 racemosus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thereianthus racemosus has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thereianthus racemosus 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 racemosus
Thereianthus racemosus can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Thereianthus racemosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thereianthus racemosus?
Thereianthus racemosus
What is the common name of Thereianthus racemosus?
Racemosus Thereianthus
What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus racemosus?
Thereianthus racemosus is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Thereianthus genus
Thereianthus bracteolatus,
Thereianthus spicatus,
Thereianthus racemosus,
Thereianthus minutus,
Thereianthus longicollis,
Thereianthus ixioides,
Thereianthus juncifolius,
Thereianthus montanus,
Thereianthus elandsmontanus,
Thereianthus bulbiferus,
Thereianthus intermedius,
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,