Thouinia brachybotrya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachybotrya
ID:
459541
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 52: 45 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458873
Common Names
- Thouinia brachybotrya
- Thouinia
- Brachybotrya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia brachybotrya (also called Short-fruited 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 brachybotrya 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 brachybotrya 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 brachybotrya is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. 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 brachybotrya
Thouinia brachybotrya is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Thouinia brachybotrya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia brachybotrya?
Thouinia brachybotrya
What are the common names of Thouinia brachybotrya?
Common names of Thouinia brachybotrya include the Short-Clustered Thouinia and Short-Clustered Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia brachybotrya?
Thouinia brachybotrya 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2520427: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.