Thibaudia harlingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 127 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047959
Common Names
- Thibaudia harlingii
- Harling's Thibaudia
- Harling's Mountain Azalea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia harlingii (also called Harling's Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and is found in wet and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia harlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for dry and hot climates, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thibaudia harlingii are small, white and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia harlingii is a shrub native to the Andes mountains in South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Thibaudia harlingii
Thibaudia harlingii can be found in the mountains of western Yunnan, in China.
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.