Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diphylla
ID:
1047641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 562 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046979

Common Names

  • Thibaudia diphylla
  • Two-leaved Thibaudia
  • Mountain Cranberry

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Description

Thibaudia diphylla (also called Thibaudia diphylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru, and is found in cloud forests and scrublands at elevations of 2,400-3,400 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia diphylla is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thibaudia diphylla is a white-pinkish color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia diphylla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F). Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Thibaudia diphylla

Thibaudia diphylla can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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