Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martiniana
ID:
1048552

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 77 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047890

Common Names

  • Thibaudia martiniana
  • Martiniana Thibaudia
  • Thibaudia Martiniana

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Description

Thibaudia martiniana (also called T. martiniana, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub that is native to South America, specifically in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia martiniana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thibaudia martiniana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia martiniana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Thibaudia martiniana

Thibaudia martiniana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and 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