Thibaudia insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Luteyn & Pedraza
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 3 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342172
Common Names
- Thibaudia insignis
- Insignis Thibaudia
- Insignis Thibaudi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia insignis (also called 'Thibaudia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia insignis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia insignis is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Thibaudia insignis
Thibaudia insignis can be found in Colombia.
Thibaudia insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia insignis?
Thibaudia insignis
What is the common name of Thibaudia insignis?
Showy Thibaudia
What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia insignis?
Tropical moist montane forests
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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.