Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 17 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409419
Common Names
- Thyrsodium Spruceanum
- Spruceanum Thyrsodium
- Spruce's Thyrsodium
Synonyms
- Thyrsodium schomburgkianum Benth. [unknown]
- Thyrsodium salzmannianum Benth. [unknown]
- Thyrsodium dasytrichum Sandwith [unknown]
- Thyrsodium giganteum Engl. [unknown]
- Thyrsodium paraense Huber [unknown]
- Thyrsodium schomburgkianum salzmannianum (Benth.) Engl. [unknown]
- Garuga gigantea Engl. [unknown]
- Garuga schomburgkiana Engl. [unknown]
- Garuga schomburgkiana salzmanniana (Benth.) Engl. [unknown]
- Garuga spruceana Engl. [unknown]
Description
Thyrsodium spruceanum (also called Spruce's Thyrsodium, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and small, globose fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Thyrsodium spruceanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thyrsodium spruceanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thyrsodium spruceanum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Thyrsodium spruceanum
Thyrsodium spruceanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Thyrsodium spruceanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thyrsodium spruceanum?
Thyrsodium spruceanum
What type of plant is Thyrsodium spruceanum?
It is a shrub
Where is Thyrsodium spruceanum found?
It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Thyrsodium genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,