Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Pedraza
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 50 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745793
Common Names
- Themistoclesia woytkowskii
- Woytkowskii Themistoclesia
- Woytkowskii Themistoclesia
Description
Themistoclesia woytkowskii (also called Woytkowskii Themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a single stem and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Themistoclesia woytkowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Themistoclesia woytkowskii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Themistoclesia woytkowskii is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Themistoclesia woytkowskii
Themistoclesia woytkowskii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Themistoclesia woytkowskii FAQ
What type of plant is Themistoclesia woytkowskii?
Themistoclesia woytkowskii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Themistoclesia woytkowskii?
Themistoclesia woytkowskii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
What are the characteristics of Themistoclesia woytkowskii?
Themistoclesia woytkowskii is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
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