Thouinia leonis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonis
ID:
459486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Candollea 17: 118 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458818
Common Names
- Thouinia leonis
- Leonis Thouinia
- Lion's Thouinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia leonis (also called Leon's 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 leonis 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 leonis 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 leonis 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 leonis
Thouinia leonis is found in India.
Thouinia leonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia leonis?
Thouinia leonis
What is the common name of Thouinia leonis?
Thouinia leonis
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia leonis?
Tropical forests of Madagascar
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
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252749-2: Based on the initial data import