Thelasis compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
323518
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 907 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322850
Common Names
- Thelasis compacta
- Compact Thelasis
- Compacta Thelasis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelasis compacta (also called Compact Thelasis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis compacta is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis compacta has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis compacta is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by stem cuttings in late spring.
Where to Find Thelasis compacta
Thelasis compacta can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thelasis compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis compacta?
Thelasis compacta
What is the common name of Thelasis compacta?
Compact Thelasis
What type of plant is Thelasis compacta?
Herb
Species in the Thelasis genus
Thelasis angustifolia, Thelasis bifolia, Thelasis borneensis, Thelasis capitata, Thelasis carinata, Thelasis carnosa, Thelasis cebolleta, Thelasis celebica, Thelasis compacta, Thelasis copelandii, Thelasis cycloglossa, Thelasis gautierensis, Thelasis globiceps, Thelasis javanica, Thelasis khasiana, Thelasis longifolia, Thelasis macrobulbon, Thelasis mamberamensis, Thelasis micrantha, Thelasis obtusa, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis rhomboglossa, Thelasis sphaerocarpa, Thelasis succosa, Thelasis variabilis, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis perpusilla, Thelasis wariana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203616: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.