Thalassodendron leptocaule - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocaule
ID:
1321683
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maria C.Duarte, Bandeira & Romeiras
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 17 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334137
Common Names
- Thalassodendron Leptocaule
- Slender-Stemmed Thalassodendron
- Slender-Stemmed Mangrove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thalassodendron leptocaule (also called 'Leptocaul Thalassodendron', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thalassodendron leptocaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thalassodendron leptocaule has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thalassodendron leptocaule can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Thalassodendron leptocaule
Thalassodendron leptocaule is native to India and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.
Thalassodendron leptocaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thalassodendron leptocaule?
Thalassodendron leptocaule
What is the common name of Thalassodendron leptocaule?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thalassodendron leptocaule?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in southern China
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
Maria Cristina Duarte (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maria C.Duarte' in the authors string.
Salomão Bandeira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bandeira' in the authors string.
Maria Manuel Romeiras (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romeiras' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122609-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.