Thomasia grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 18 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458719
Common Names
- Thomasia grandiflora
- Grandiflora Thomasia
- Large-flowered Thomasia
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- Thomasia cycnopotamica Steud. [unknown]
- Thomasia lucida Steud. [unknown]
- Thomasia grandiflora angustissima E.Pritz. [unknown]
Description
Thomasia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Thomasia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Thomasia grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Thomasia grandiflora can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Thomasia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thomasia grandiflora?
Thomasia grandiflora
What is the family of Thomasia grandiflora?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Thomasia grandiflora?
Large-flowered 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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825642-1: Based on the initial data import