Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantia
ID:
408943

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 98 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408275

Common Names

  • Aurantia Thibaudia
  • Thibaudia Aurantia
  • Orange-Flowered Thibaudia

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Description

Thibaudia aurantia (also called 'Orange Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and a dense crown of leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia aurantia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thibaudia aurantia are orange-yellow and tubular. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia aurantia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Thibaudia aurantia

Thibaudia aurantia 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.

Thibaudia aurantia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia aurantia?

Thibaudia aurantia

What are the common names of Thibaudia aurantia?

The common names of Thibaudia aurantia are the orange thibaudia and the orange waxflower

What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia aurantia?

Thibaudia aurantia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

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