Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
408949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Mansf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 438 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408281

Common Names

  • Nutans Thibaudia
  • Thibaudia Nutans
  • Nodding Thibaudia

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Synonyms

  • Thibaudia ulei (Mansf.) A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Ceratostema nutans (Klotzsch ex Mansf.) Nied. [valid]
  • Ceratostema ulei Mansf. [valid]

Description

Thibaudia nutans (also called 'Nodding Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and a dense crown of leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thibaudia nutans are white and tubular. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia nutans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Thibaudia nutans

Thibaudia nutans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Thibaudia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia nutans?

Thibaudia nutans

What are the common names of Thibaudia nutans?

The common names of Thibaudia nutans are the nodding thibaudia and the nodding waxflower

What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia nutans?

Thibaudia nutans is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

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