Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 439 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408285
Common Names
- Thibaudia glandulifera
- Glandulifera Thibaudia
- Thibaudia
Description
Thibaudia glandulifera (also called 'Glandular 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 glandulifera 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 glandulifera are white and tubular. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia glandulifera 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 glandulifera
Thibaudia glandulifera 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 glandulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia glandulifera?
Thibaudia glandulifera
What are the common names of Thibaudia glandulifera?
The common names of Thibaudia glandulifera are the glandular thibaudia and the glandular waxflower
What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia glandulifera?
Thibaudia glandulifera 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