Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
1040948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedraza

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 42 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040286

Common Names

  • Themistoclesia geniculata
  • Geniculata Themistoclesia
  • Knotted Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia geniculata (also called Geniculate Themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Themistoclesia geniculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia geniculata can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be carefully divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and a root system. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Themistoclesia geniculata

Themistoclesia geniculata can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

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