Thouinia maestrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maestrensis
ID:
459499
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lippold
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 85: 621 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458831
Common Names
- Torenia crustacea
- Crustacea Torenia
- Crustacea Torenia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia maestrensis (also called Maestre'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 maestrensis 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 maestrensis 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
Torenia crustacea 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 maestrensis
Thouinia maestrensis is found in India.
Thouinia maestrensis FAQ
What is the common name of Torenia crustacea?
Crustacean torenia
What type of plant is Torenia crustacea?
Annual
What is the scientific name of Crustacean torenia?
Torenia crustacea
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
Hans Lippold (1932-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lippold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252750-2: Based on the initial data import