Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
925615

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


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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.

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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 Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47597: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.