Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1230805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 376 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230143

Common Names

  • Themistoclesia orientalis
  • Oriental Themistoclesia
  • Eastern Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia orientalis (also called Oriental Themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in the understory, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant, and is grown for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themistoclesia orientalis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal umbel. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia orientalis is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Themistoclesia orientalis

Themistoclesia orientalis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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