Thouinia hypoleuca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
459495
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 309 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458827
Common Names
- Thouinia hypoleuca
- Hypoleuca Thouinia
- White-Leaved Thouinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia hypoleuca (also called White-leaf Thouinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia hypoleuca 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 hypoleuca has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia hypoleuca can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in spring or summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Thouinia hypoleuca
Thouinia hypoleuca is found in India.
Thouinia hypoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia hypoleuca?
Thouinia hypoleuca
What are the common names of Thouinia hypoleuca?
Common names of Thouinia hypoleuca include the White-Leafed Thouinia and White-Leaved Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia hypoleuca?
Thouinia hypoleuca 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252746-2: Based on the initial data import