Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 19 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322798
Common Names
- Thecacoris perrieri
- Perrieri Thecacoris
- Perrieri Thecacoris Plant
Description
Thecacoris perrieri (also called Perrier's Thecacoris, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Madagascar. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Thecacoris perrieri 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 perrieri are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thecacoris perrieri 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 perrieri
Thecacoris perrieri can be found in Madagascar.
Thecacoris perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thecacoris perrieri?
Thecacoris perrieri
What is the family of Thecacoris perrieri?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Thecacoris perrieri?
Madagascar
Species in the Thecacoris genus
Thecacoris cometia,
Thecacoris glabroglandulosa,
Thecacoris grandifolia,
Thecacoris humbertii,
Thecacoris lancifolia,
Thecacoris latistipula,
Thecacoris leptobotrya,
Thecacoris lucida,
Thecacoris madagascariensis,
Thecacoris perrieri,
Thecacoris spathulifolia,
Thecacoris stenopetala,
Thecacoris trichogyne,
Thecacoris usambarensis,
Thecacoris viridis,
Thecacoris micrantha,
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,