Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
596767

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 366 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596099



Common Names

  • Glaucous Tyrbastes
  • Glaucous Arum
  • Glaucous Calla


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Description

Tyrbastes glaucescens (also called Glaucous Tyrbastes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tyrbastes glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of biomass for fuel and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tyrbastes glaucescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tyrbastes glaucescens is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tyrbastes glaucescens

Tyrbastes glaucescens is native to China and is found in tropical forests.

Tyrbastes glaucescens FAQ

What is Tyrbastes glaucescens?

Tyrbastes glaucescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.

What is the natural habitat of Tyrbastes glaucescens?

Tyrbastes glaucescens is native to Asia.

What are the uses of Tyrbastes glaucescens?

Tyrbastes glaucescens is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Tyrbastes genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-271083: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.