Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 269 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458245
Common Names
- Thibaudia floribunda
- Many-flowered thibaudia
- Many-flowered thibaudia shrub
Synonyms
- Thibaudia lehmannii Hoerold [valid]
- Thibaudia longifolia Kunth [valid]
- Thibaudia pichinchensis Benth. [valid]
- Thibaudia floribunda floribunda [valid]
- Psammisia longifolia (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
Description
Thibaudia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow or white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia floribunda has white flowers with yellow anthers and a red stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia floribunda is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).
Where to Find Thibaudia floribunda
Thibaudia floribunda is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Thibaudia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia floribunda?
Thibaudia floribunda
What are the common names of Thibaudia floribunda?
Many-flowered thibaudia
What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia floribunda?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central 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