Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyrilli-nelsonii
ID:
750904
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Linares
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 50: 18 (2009 publ. 2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750237
Common Names
- Thouinidium Cyrilli-Nelsonii
- Cyrilli-Nelsonii Thouinidium
- Thouinidium Cyrilli-Nelsonii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii (also called Cyrilli-Nelson's Thouinidium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a grey bark and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4-6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and San Luis Potosi. It is found in rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii?
Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii
What type of plant is Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii?
It is a succulent plant
Where does Thouinidium cyrilli-nelsonii grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Thouinidium genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
José Linares (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Linares' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114993-1: Based on the initial data import