Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtoidea
ID:
458282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 861 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457614

Common Names

  • Myrtoidea Thibaudia
  • Myrtoideal Thibaudia
  • Myrtoideal Thibaudian

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Description

Thibaudia myrtoidea (also called 'Myrtle-Leaved Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in rocky and sandy habitats. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. Its flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia myrtoidea is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thibaudia myrtoidea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia myrtoidea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Thibaudia myrtoidea

Thibaudia myrtoidea is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Thibaudia myrtoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia myrtoidea?

Thibaudia myrtoidea

What is the family of Thibaudia myrtoidea?

Thymelaeaceae

Where is Thibaudia myrtoidea found?

Madagascar

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