Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
410859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson ex Benth.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 11: 456 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410191



Common Names

  • Laurifolia Thomandersia
  • Thomandersia laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Four-lobed


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Description

Thomandersia laurifolia (also called Laurifolia thomandersia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a single flower head. It is native to India and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia laurifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thomandersia laurifolia is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed that is easily dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia laurifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Thomandersia laurifolia

Thomandersia laurifolia is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Thomandersia laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia laurifolia?

Thomandersia laurifolia

What is the family of Thomandersia laurifolia?

Acanthaceae

Where is Thomandersia laurifolia found?

It is found in tropical Africa

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-320872: Originally associated with wfo-0000782376
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-320872: Originally associated with wfo-0000782376
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56170-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].