Thomasia rhynchocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 25(II): 142 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458790
Common Names
- Rhynchocarp Thomasia
- Rhynchocarp Thomasia Tree
- Thomasia Rhynchocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thomasia rhynchocarpa (also called beaked thomasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is a small shrub with narrow, linear leaves and pink, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Western Australia. It grows in sandy soils in heathlands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thomasia rhynchocarpa 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 rhynchocarpa 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 rhynchocarpa 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 rhynchocarpa
Thomasia rhynchocarpa is found in Western Australia.
Thomasia rhynchocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thomasia rhynchocarpa?
Thomasia rhynchocarpa
What is the common name of Thomasia rhynchocarpa?
Beaked Thomasia
What is the natural habitat of Thomasia rhynchocarpa?
Tropical rainforests of 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825664-1: Based on the initial data import