Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
thomasii
ID:
458383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Story

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 493 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457715

Common Names

  • Turnera thomasii
  • Thomasii Turnera
  • Thomasii Turnera

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Synonyms

  • Loewia thomasii (Urb.) J.Lewis [unknown]
  • Turnera ulmifolia thomasii Urb. [unknown]

Description

Turnera thomasii (also called Thomas' turnera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera thomasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turnera thomasii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, round-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera thomasii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Turnera thomasii

Turnera thomasii is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in countries such as Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Turnera thomasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera thomasii?

Turnera thomasii

What is the common name of Turnera thomasii?

Thomas' Turnera

Where is Turnera thomasii found?

Turnera thomasii is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam

Species in the Turnera genus

Turnera tapajoensis, Turnera triglandulosa, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera urbanii, Turnera subulata, Turnera steyermarkii, Turnera stenophylla, Turnera thomasii, Turnera waltherioides, Turnera zeasperma, Turnera venosa, Turnera velutina, Turnera riedeliana, Turnera revoluta, Turnera princeps, Turnera pinifolia, Turnera pumilea, Turnera rubrobracteata, Turnera schomburgkiana, Turnera scabra, Turnera curassavica, Turnera coriacea, Turnera collotricha, Turnera annectens, Turnera hatschbachii, Turnera harleyi, Turnera guianensis, Turnera grandiflora, Turnera gardneriana, Turnera foliosa, Turnera elliptica, Turnera asymmetrica, Turnera clauseniana, Turnera aromatica, Turnera argentea, Turnera cipoensis, Turnera cicatricosa, Turnera castilloi, Turnera caatingana, Turnera breviflora, Turnera odorata, Turnera paruana, Turnera orientalis, Turnera oculata, Turnera ignota, Turnera huberi, Turnera macrophylla, Turnera melanorhiza, Turnera marmorata, Turnera luetzelburgii,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Robert Story (1913-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Story' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836693-1: Based on the initial data import