Thibaudia harmsiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 314 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046982
Common Names
- Thibaudia Harmsiana
- Harms' Thibaudia
- Harms' Wild Pineapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia harmsiana (also called Thibaudia harmsiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru, and is found in cloud forests and scrublands at elevations of 2,400-3,400 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia harmsiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thibaudia harmsiana is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia harmsiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F). Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Thibaudia harmsiana
Thibaudia harmsiana can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.