Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
viridis
ID:
323477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 81: 52 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322809



Common Names

  • Thecacoris viridis
  • Viridis Thecacoris
  • Viridis Thecacoris Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cyathogyne viridis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Cyathogyne viridis preussii (Pax) Pax [unknown]
  • Cyathogyne viridis subintegra Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Thecacoris viridis (also called Green Thecacoris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thecacoris viridis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thecacoris viridis sub. dewevrei (Pax ex De Wild. & T.Durand) Govaerts
Thecacoris viridis sub. glabra (J.Léonard) Govaerts
Thecacoris viridis sub. viridis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thecacoris viridis 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 viridis 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 viridis

Thecacoris viridis can be found in Central and South America.

Thecacoris viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecacoris viridis?

Thecacoris viridis

What is the family of Thecacoris viridis?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Thecacoris viridis?

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-203574: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.