Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 324 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231635
Common Names
- Thryallis laburnum
- Laburnum Thryallis
- Golden Shower
Description
Thryallis laburnum (also called Laburnum Thryallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Peru and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thryallis laburnum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thryallis laburnum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with green, scale-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thryallis laburnum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood. These should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Thryallis laburnum
Thryallis laburnum is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Thryallis laburnum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Thryallis laburnum?
Thryallis laburnum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
What is the average size of Thryallis laburnum?
Thryallis laburnum typically grows to a height of 1-2 m.
What is the best soil type for Thryallis laburnum?
Thryallis laburnum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Thryallis genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,