Thomasia foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
ksu
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 454 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458725
Common Names
- Thomasia foliosa
- Foliosa Thomasia
- Leafy Thomasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Thomasia diffusa G.Don [unknown]
- Thomasia viridis Steud. [unknown]
Description
Thomasia foliosa (also called Leafy Thomasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Australia. It has pink flowers and long, thin leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thomasia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thomasia foliosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thomasia foliosa can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Thomasia foliosa
Thomasia foliosa is found in the temperate forests of Australia.
Thomasia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thomasia foliosa?
Thomasia foliosa
What is the family of Thomasia foliosa?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Thomasia foliosa?
Leafy Thomasia
Species in the Thomasia genus
Thomasia macrocarpa, Thomasia brachystachys, Thomasia angustifolia, Thomasia cognata, Thomasia macrocalyx, Thomasia laxiflora, Thomasia grandiflora, Thomasia glabripetala, Thomasia gardneri, Thomasia formosa, Thomasia foliosa, Thomasia discolor, Thomasia dielsii, Thomasia sarotes, Thomasia microphylla, Thomasia stelligera, Thomasia triphylla, Thomasia triloba, Thomasia tremandroides, Thomasia tenuivestita, Thomasia purpurea, Thomasia rugosa, Thomasia rhynchocarpa, Thomasia quercifolia, Thomasia pygmaea, Thomasia petalocalyx, Thomasia pauciflora, Thomasia multiflora, Thomasia montana,
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
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825636-1: Based on the initial data import