Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1272113

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 444 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271451

Common Names

  • Themistoclesia compacta
  • Compact Themistoclesia
  • Compact Starfruit

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Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themistoclesia compacta has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia compacta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Themistoclesia compacta

Themistoclesia compacta is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Themistoclesia compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themistoclesia compacta?

Themistoclesia compacta

What is the common name of Themistoclesia compacta?

Compact Themistoclesia

What is the natural habitat of Themistoclesia compacta?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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