Thibaudia andrei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 418 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047882
Common Names
- Thibaudia
- Thibaudia Heath
- Andre's Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia andrei (also called 'Andrei Thibaudia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia andrei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia andrei has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia andrei is a shrub native to the dry forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Thibaudia andrei
Thibaudia andrei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Thibaudia genus
Thibaudia acacioides, Thibaudia acuminata, Thibaudia affinis, Thibaudia albiflora, Thibaudia andrei, Thibaudia angustifolia, Thibaudia anomala, Thibaudia apophysata, Thibaudia archeri, Thibaudia ardisiaefolia, Thibaudia aurantia, Thibaudia auriculata, Thibaudia axillaris, Thibaudia biflora, Thibaudia breweri, Thibaudia camelifolia, Thibaudia cardiophylla, Thibaudia carrenoi, Thibaudia caulialata, Thibaudia cerandra, Thibaudia cinnamomifolia, Thibaudia clivalis, Thibaudia coriacea, Thibaudia coronaria, Thibaudia costaricensis, Thibaudia crenulata, Thibaudia croatii, Thibaudia cubensis, Thibaudia cuneifolia, Thibaudia cupatensis, Thibaudia cyathifera, Thibaudia densiflora, Thibaudia diphylla, Thibaudia domingensis, Thibaudia dudleyi, Thibaudia elliptica, Thibaudia emarginata, Thibaudia engleriana, Thibaudia falcata, Thibaudia falconensis, Thibaudia fallax, Thibaudia flava, Thibaudia floribunda, Thibaudia foreroi, Thibaudia formosa, Thibaudia gaultheriifolia, Thibaudia glabra, Thibaudia glandulifera, Thibaudia glandulosa, Thibaudia glandulosa,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.