Thouinia canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
459535
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 281 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458867
Common Names
- Thouinia canescens
- Canescens Thouinia
- Gray Thouinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia canescens (also called White-flowered 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 canescens 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 canescens has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia canescens 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 canescens
Thouinia canescens is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Thouinia canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia canescens?
Thouinia canescens
What are the common names of Thouinia canescens?
Common names of Thouinia canescens include the Grayish Thouinia and Grayish Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia canescens?
Thouinia canescens 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
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785368-1: Based on the initial data import