Thysanostemon fanshawei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fanshawei
ID:
1278275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 134 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277613
Common Names
- Thysanostemon fanshawei
- Fanshawei Thysanostemon
- Thysanostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thysanostemon fanshawei (also called Fanshawe's Thysanostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thysanostemon fanshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thysanostemon fanshawei has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thysanostemon fanshawei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Thysanostemon fanshawei
Thysanostemon fanshawei is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Thysanostemon fanshawei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thysanostemon fanshawei?
Thysanostemon fanshawei
What is the natural habitat of Thysanostemon fanshawei?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What are the growth requirements of Thysanostemon fanshawei?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Species in the Thysanostemon genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50295073: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.