Thouinia simplicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolia
ID:
1135819
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poit.
Source:
tro
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 3: 71 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135157
Common Names
- Thouinia simplicifolia
- Thouinia Simplicifolia
- Thouinia simplicifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Thouinia simplicifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as an astringent and the fruits are used to treat diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thouinia simplicifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Thouinia simplicifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Thouinia simplicifolia
Thouinia simplicifolia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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
Pierre Antoine Poiteau (1766-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785414-1: Based on the initial data import