Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ahouai
ID:
323789

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 345 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323121

Common Names

  • Thevetia ahouai
  • Ahouai Thevetia
  • Yellow Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Plumeriopsis ahouai (L.) Rusby & Woodson [unknown]
  • Thevetia ahuai Raf. [unknown]
  • Thevetia calophylla Miers [unknown]
  • Thevetia nitida A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cerbera ahouai L. [unknown]
  • Cerbera nitida Kunth [unknown]
  • Ahouai nitida (Kunth) Pichon [unknown]

Description

Thevetia ahouai (also called Ahouai Thevetia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Mexico, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thevetia ahouai is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thevetia ahouai has a single, star-shaped flower with six petals and sepals. The petals are usually yellow or white. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thevetia ahouai is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Thevetia ahouai

Thevetia ahouai can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Thevetia ahouai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thevetia ahouai?

Thevetia ahouai

What is the family of Thevetia ahouai?

Apocynaceae

What is the natural habitat of Thevetia ahouai?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Thevetia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References