Thibaudia pulcherrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Hook.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 73: t. 4303 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457621
Common Names
- Pulcherrima Thibaudia
- Pulcherrimal Thibaudia
- Pulcherrimal Thibaudian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia pulcherrima (also called 'Beautiful Thibaudia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in rocky and sandy habitats. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. Its flowers are white and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Thibaudia pulcherrima
Thibaudia pulcherrima is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Thibaudia pulcherrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia pulcherrima?
Thibaudia pulcherrima
What is the family of Thibaudia pulcherrima?
Thymelaeaceae
What is the habitat of Thibaudia pulcherrima?
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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.