Thouinia stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
459572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lippold
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 85: 625 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458904
Common Names
- Thouinia stricta
- Thouinia
- Stricta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia stricta (also called Stiff Thouinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thouinia stricta has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinia stricta is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. 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 stricta
Thouinia stricta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It can be found in the countries of Costa Rica and Panama.
Thouinia stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia stricta?
Thouinia stricta
What is the common name of Thouinia stricta?
Stricta
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia stricta?
Tropical rainforests
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:252765-2: Based on the initial data import