Thomasia pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 257 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458793
Common Names
- Thomasia pygmaea
- Pygmaea Thomasia
- Pygmy Thomasia
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- Lasiopetalum pygmaeum (Turcz.) F.Muell. [unknown]
- Asterochiton pygmaeus Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Thomasia pygmaea (also called Dwarf Thomasia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in sandy and clay soils in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thomasia pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thomasia pygmaea has small, purple, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thomasia pygmaea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thomasia pygmaea
Thomasia pygmaea is found in Western Australia.
Thomasia pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thomasia pygmaea?
Thomasia pygmaea
What is the common name of Thomasia pygmaea?
No common name
Where is Thomasia pygmaea native to?
Western Australia
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
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825661-1: Based on the initial data import