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
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.
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