Themistoclesia tunquiniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunquiniensis
ID:
1040950
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedraza & J.L.Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 48 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040288
Common Names
- Themistoclesia tunquiniensis
- Tunquiniensis Themistoclesia
- Tunquini Themistoclesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Themistoclesia tunquiniensis (also called Tunquini Themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Peru. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Themistoclesia tunquiniensis 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 tunquiniensis 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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Themistoclesia tunquiniensis 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 tunquiniensis
Themistoclesia tunquiniensis can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.