Thibaudia pachypoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 97 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408228
Common Names
- Thibaudia Pachypoda
- Thick-Stalked Thibaudia
- Thick-Stalked Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia pachypoda (also called Thick-stalked Thibaudia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia pachypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thibaudia pachypoda is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single, white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia pachypoda is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Thibaudia pachypoda requires minimal pruning and is relatively easy to care for.
Where to Find Thibaudia pachypoda
Thibaudia pachypoda is found in Costa Rica.
Thibaudia pachypoda FAQ
What is the common name of Thibaudia pachypoda?
Thick-stalked Thibaudia
What is the natural habitat of Thibaudia pachypoda?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Thibaudia pachypoda?
Orange
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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.