Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 246 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322803
Common Names
- Thecacoris stenopetala
- Stenopetala Thecacoris
- Stenopetala Thecacoris Plant
Synonyms
- Antidesma comoense Beille [unknown]
- Antidesma mannianum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma stenopetalum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Thecacoris batesii Hutch. [unknown]
- Thecacoris chevalieri Beille [unknown]
- Thecacoris gymnogyne reticulata Pax [unknown]
- Thecacoris manniana (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Thecacoris membranacea Pax [unknown]
- Thecacoris reticulata Pax [unknown]
Description
Thecacoris stenopetala (also called Narrow-petalled 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala 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 stenopetala
Thecacoris stenopetala can be found in Central and South America.
Thecacoris stenopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thecacoris stenopetala?
Thecacoris stenopetala
What is the family of Thecacoris stenopetala?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Thecacoris stenopetala?
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,