Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lucida
ID:
323459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 660 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322791



Common Names

  • Thecacoris lucida
  • Lucida Thecacoris
  • Lucida Thecacoris Plant


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Synonyms

  • Baccaureopsis lucida Pax [unknown]
  • Opilia mildbraedii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Thecacoris lucida (also called Shiny Thecacoris, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Thecacoris lucida is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thecacoris lucida are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecacoris lucida is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Thecacoris lucida

Thecacoris lucida can be found in Central and South America.

Thecacoris lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecacoris lucida?

Thecacoris lucida

What is the family of Thecacoris lucida?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Thecacoris lucida?

Madagascar

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203557: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.