Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 282 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280702
Common Names
- Thinouia Ternata
- Ternata Thinouia
- Thinouia Tree
Description
Thinouia ternata (also called Ternate Thinouia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thinouia ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thinouia ternata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thinouia ternata is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Thinouia ternata
Thinouia ternata is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Thinouia ternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thinouia ternata?
Thinouia ternata
What is the family of Thinouia ternata?
Asteraceae
Where is Thinouia ternata found?
Colombia
Species in the Thinouia genus
Thinouia myriantha,
Thinouia mucronata,
Thinouia compressa,
Thinouia scandens,
Thinouia restingae,
Thinouia tomocarpa,
Thinouia obliqua,
Thinouia paraguayensis,
Thinouia ventricosa,
Thinouia ternata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family