Thouinia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
459568
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 612 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458900
Common Names
- Thouinia tomentosa
- Thouinia
- Tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinia tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thouinia tomentosa var. rigidissima (Radlk. & Ekman) Votava & AlainFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thouinia tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Thouinia tomentosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It can be found in the countries of Costa Rica and Panama.
Thouinia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinia tomentosa?
Thouinia tomentosa
What is the common name of Thouinia tomentosa?
Tomentosa
What is the natural habitat of Thouinia tomentosa?
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785418-1: Based on the initial data import