Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
408991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 390 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408323

Common Names

  • Themistoclesia smithiana
  • Smithiana Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia smithiana (also called Smith's themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themistoclesia smithiana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia smithiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Themistoclesia smithiana

Themistoclesia smithiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Themistoclesia smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themistoclesia smithiana?

Themistoclesia smithiana

What are the common names of Themistoclesia smithiana?

The common names of Themistoclesia smithiana are the Smith's waxflower and the Smith's thibaudia

What is the natural habitat of Themistoclesia smithiana?

Themistoclesia smithiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

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

References