Status:
valid
Authors:
Banks ex Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 40: 193 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924950
Common Names
- Thyrsiform Cornutia
- Thyrsiform False-thorn
- Thyrsiform False Thorn
Description
Cornutia thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsiform Cornutia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cornutia thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Cornutia thyrsoidea has yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cornutia thyrsoidea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Cornutia thyrsoidea
Cornutia thyrsoidea can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Cornutia genus
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
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Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
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Achyrospermum densiflorum,
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Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
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