Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aberrans
ID:
801617

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 260 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800951

Common Names

  • Thoreauea aberrans
  • Aberrant Thoreauea
  • Errant Thoreauea

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Description

Thoreauea aberrans (also called Aberrant Thoreauea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thoreauea aberrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thoreauea aberrans is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thoreauea aberrans is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Thoreauea aberrans

Thoreauea aberrans is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats.

Thoreauea aberrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thoreauea aberrans?

Thoreauea aberrans

What is the common name of Thoreauea aberrans?

Aberrant Thoreauea

What is the natural habitat of Thoreauea aberrans?

It is native to Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Thoreauea 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,

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