Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
1048365

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 233 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047703

Common Names

  • Oblong-leaf Thibaudia
  • Thibaudia oblongifolia
  • Oblong-leaf Waxflower

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Description

Thibaudia oblongifolia (also called 'Oblong-leaved Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thibaudia oblongifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia oblongifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Thibaudia oblongifolia

Thibaudia oblongifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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