Thouinia acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1135676
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 145 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135014
Common Names
- Thouinia acuminata
- Acuminata Thouinia
- Sharp-Leaf Thouinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia acuminata (also called Acuminate Thouinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thouinia acuminata is yellowish-green, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is ovoid-globose, with a diameter of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are slender, with a length of about 10 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia acuminata is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Thouinia acuminata
Thouinia acuminata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Thouinia genus
Thouinia leonis, Thouinia milleri, Thouinia patentinervis, Thouinia hypoleuca, Thouinia holguinensis, Thouinia maestrensis, Thouinia serrata, Thouinia rotundata, Thouinia domingensis, Thouinia racemosa, Thouinia punctata, Thouinia discolor, Thouinia cubensis, Thouinia clarensis, Thouinia canescens, Thouinia baracoensis, Thouinia acunae, Thouinia brachybotrya, Thouinia tomentosa, Thouinia stricta, Thouinia villosa, Thouinia striata, Thouinia acuminata, Thouinia paucidentata, Thouinia simplicifolia, Thouinia trifoliata, Thouinia gibarensis,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600930: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.