Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
1252402

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 114 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251740



Common Names

  • Appendicularia thymifolia
  • Thymifolia Appendicularia
  • Appendicularia Thymifolia


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Description

Appendicularia thymifolia (also called Thyme-leaved Appendicularia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicularia thymifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Appendicularia thymifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicularia thymifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed starting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Appendicularia thymifolia

Appendicularia thymifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,