Thibaudia melliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 4: t. 387 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047201
Common Names
- Thibaudia Melliflora
- Honey Flower Thibaudia
- Honey Flower Coral Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia melliflora (also called 'Melliflora Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia melliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia melliflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia melliflora is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is susceptible to wind damage. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.
Where to Find Thibaudia melliflora
Thibaudia melliflora is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 500-2000 m.
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
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.