Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 371 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227051
Common Names
- Themistoclesia alata
- Winged Themistoclesia
- Winged-stemmed Themistoclesia
Description
Themistoclesia alata (also called Winged Themistoclesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with winged petioles, native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Themistoclesia alata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Themistoclesia alata is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Themistoclesia alata is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Themistoclesia alata are small, green, and have four leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Themistoclesia alata is a small shrub native to Mexico. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Themistoclesia alata
Themistoclesia alata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is commonly found growing on rocks and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
Themistoclesia alata FAQ
What is the common name of Themistoclesia alata?
Common name of Themistoclesia alata is Winged Themistoclesia
What is the scientific name of Winged Themistoclesia?
The scientific name of Winged Themistoclesia is Themistoclesia alata
Where is Themistoclesia alata found?
Themistoclesia alata is found in India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Themistoclesia genus
Themistoclesia alata,
Themistoclesia anfracta,
Themistoclesia campii,
Themistoclesia compacta,
Themistoclesia compta,
Themistoclesia coronilla,
Themistoclesia costaricensis,
Themistoclesia crassifolia,
Themistoclesia cremasta,
Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii,
Themistoclesia davidsmithii,
Themistoclesia dependens,
Themistoclesia dryanderae,
Themistoclesia epiphytica,
Themistoclesia flexuosa,
Themistoclesia fosbergii,
Themistoclesia geniculata,
Themistoclesia hirsuta,
Themistoclesia horquetensis,
Themistoclesia humboldtiana,
Themistoclesia idiocalyx,
Themistoclesia inflata,
Themistoclesia laxa,
Themistoclesia mucronata,
Themistoclesia orientalis,
Themistoclesia pariensis,
Themistoclesia pennellii,
Themistoclesia pentandra,
Themistoclesia peruviana,
Themistoclesia recondita,
Themistoclesia recurva,
Themistoclesia rostrata,
Themistoclesia siranensis,
Themistoclesia smithiana,
Themistoclesia tunquiniensis,
Themistoclesia unduavensis,
Themistoclesia vegasana,
Themistoclesia woytkowskii,
Themistoclesia diminuta,
Species in the Ericaceae family