Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
1141910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts , ser. 2, 2: 112 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141248



Common Names

  • Reevesia thyrsoidea
  • Thyrsoidea Reevesia
  • Thyrsoidea


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Description

Reevesia thyrsoidea (also called Reevesia thyrsoidea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Reevesia thyrsoidea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reevesia thyrsoidea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with thyrsus-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reevesia thyrsoidea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and ensure that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Reevesia thyrsoidea

Reevesia thyrsoidea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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