Thalassodendron ciliatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
754472
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 59(1): 188 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753805
Common Names
- Thalassodendron ciliatum
- Ciliate Thalassodendron
- Ciliate Man-of-the-Sea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thalassodendron ciliatum (also called Ciliate Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing plant with long, slender stems that can reach up to 8 m in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, mangroves, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thalassodendron ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thalassodendron ciliatum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thalassodendron ciliatum is a hardy evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Thalassodendron ciliatum
Thalassodendron ciliatum is found in the Indian Ocean.
Thalassodendron ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thalassodendron ciliatum?
Thalassodendron ciliatum
What is the common name of Thalassodendron ciliatum?
Ciliate Seagrass
What is the habitat of Thalassodendron ciliatum?
It is found in shallow, warm, and sheltered marine waters.
Species in the Thalassodendron genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica, Amphibolis griffithii, Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodocea angustata, Cymodocea nodosa, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule bermudensis, Halodule ciliata, Halodule emarginata, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Halodule wrightii, Halodule serratifolia, Syringodium filiforme, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassodendron pachyrhizum, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassodendron leptocaule, Oceana serrulata,
References
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871797-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.