Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnarii
ID:
1230797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 311 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230135

Common Names

  • Thibaudia gunnarii
  • Gunnar's Thibaudia
  • Gunnar's Red Torch

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Description

Thibaudia gunnarii (also called Gunnari's Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in humid forests, often in the understory, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia gunnarii is used as an ornamental plant, and is grown for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thibaudia gunnarii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia gunnarii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood can be taken in summer.

Where to Find Thibaudia gunnarii

Thibaudia gunnarii can be found in Ecuador.

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