Thouinia striata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
1135550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 311 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134888
Common Names
- Thouinia striata
- Striated Thouinia
- Striated Tree
Searching for Thouinia striata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia striata (also called White-flowered Thouinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It has a smooth bark and its leaves are elliptic-oblong, with a pointed tip. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge shrub. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It also has a high tolerance for salt and can be used to prevent erosion in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thouinia striata are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Thouinia striata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia striata is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Thouinia striata
Thouinia striata can be found in South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600580: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.