Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 509 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459041
Common Names
- Thunbergianthus Quintasii
- Quintasii Thunbergianthus
- Thunbergianthus
Description
Thunbergianthus quintasii (also called Quintas' Thunbergianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergianthus quintasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergianthus quintasii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergianthus quintasii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted, which can take up to a month.
Where to Find Thunbergianthus quintasii
Thunbergianthus quintasii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Thunbergianthus quintasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergianthus quintasii?
Thunbergianthus quintasii
What is the common name of Thunbergianthus quintasii?
Quintasii
What is the natural habitat of Thunbergianthus quintasii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Thunbergianthus genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
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Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810315-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].