Thibaudia obliqua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 301 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457626
Common Names
- Obliqua Thibaudia
- Obliqual Thibaudia
- Obliqual Thibaudian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia obliqua (also called 'Mountain laurel', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia obliqua 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 obliqua 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia obliqua is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings and seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Thibaudia obliqua
Thibaudia obliqua is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Thibaudia obliqua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia obliqua?
Thibaudia obliqua
What is the family of Thibaudia obliqua?
Thymelaeaceae
What is the habitat of Thibaudia obliqua?
Tropical rainforests
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
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.