Thibaudia ardisiaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
tro
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. (quarto ed.) 3: 274 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228612
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia (also called Ardisia-leaved Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in forests, and is a perennial herb with a stem up to 30 cm tall. It has white to pink flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia is a small shrub native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Thibaudia ardisiaefolia
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia is native to the mountains of western China.
Thibaudia ardisiaefolia FAQ
What are the common names of Thibaudia ardisiaefolia?
Ardisia-leaved thibaudia
What is the native range of Thibaudia ardisiaefolia?
Tropical Africa
What type of soil does Thibaudia ardisiaefolia prefer?
Well-drained, loamy soil
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.