Thespesia digitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Cav.
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tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077672
Common Names
- Thespesia Digitata
- Thespesia
- Digitata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thespesia digitata (also called Fingerleaf Thespesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Thespesia digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thespesia digitata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.
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Thespesia digitata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Thespesia digitata
Thespesia digitata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Thespesia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602254: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.