Thibaudia litensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 292 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230288
Common Names
- Thibaudia litensis
- Lite Thibaudia
- Lite-Thibaudia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia litensis (also called 'Liten Thibaudia' and 'Liten Ericaceae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia litensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thibaudia litensis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia litensis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Thibaudia litensis
Thibaudia litensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Thibaudia litensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia litensis?
Thibaudia litensis
What is the common name of Thibaudia litensis?
Liten Thibaudia
What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia litensis?
Tropical 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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.