Thibaudia gaultheriifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Asiat. 4: t. 512. 1854 (as gaultheriaefolia)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048389
Common Names
- Thibaudia gaultheriifolia
- Gaultheria-leaved Thibaudia
- Gaultherialeaved Thibaudia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia gaultheriifolia (also called Gaultheria-leaved Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 2–4 m and has elliptic to ovate leaves that are 5–15 cm in length. It is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos, and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia gaultheriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thibaudia gaultheriifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia gaultheriifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thibaudia gaultheriifolia
Thibaudia gaultheriifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
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
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.