Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
1077685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 135 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077023



Common Names

  • Tarasa Thyrsoidea
  • Thyrsoidea Tarasa
  • Thyrsoidea


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Description

Tarasa thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsoid Tarasa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and its habitats include grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tarasa thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarasa thyrsoidea has small, yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarasa thyrsoidea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C).

Where to Find Tarasa thyrsoidea

Tarasa thyrsoidea is native to South America and can be found in Argentina and Uruguay.

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,

References