Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocanensis
ID:
458293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Cat. Gén. 6: 4 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457625

Common Names

  • Ocanensis Thibaudia
  • Ocanensian Thibaudia
  • Ocanensian Thibaudian

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Description

Thibaudia ocanensis (also called 'Oca Thibaudia' and 'Oca Thibaudia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Peru. It prefers humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia ocanensis 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 ocanensis 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 ocanensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and coastal conditions.

Where to Find Thibaudia ocanensis

Thibaudia ocanensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Thibaudia ocanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia ocanensis?

Thibaudia ocanensis

What is the family of Thibaudia ocanensis?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the habitat of Thibaudia ocanensis?

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