Thouinia acunae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
459540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 21: 222 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458872
Common Names
- Thouinia acunae
- Thouinia
- Acunae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia acunae (also called Acuna's Thouinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia acunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thouinia acunae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia acunae is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Thouinia acunae
Thouinia acunae is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Thouinia acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia acunae?
Thouinia acunae
What are the common names of Thouinia acunae?
Common names of Thouinia acunae include the Acuna's Thouinia and Acuna's Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia acunae?
Thouinia acunae is native to Cuba and Hispaniola
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
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252735-2: Based on the initial data import