Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarcantha
ID:
458317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 90: t. 5450 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457649

Common Names

  • Thibaudia sarcantha
  • Sarcantha's Thibaudia
  • Thibaudia's Sarcantha

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Description

Thibaudia sarcantha (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 sarcantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thibaudia sarcantha is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia sarcantha 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 sarcantha

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

Thibaudia sarcantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thibaudia sarcantha?

Thibaudia sarcantha

What is the common name of Thibaudia sarcantha?

Sarcantha Thibaudia

What is the habitat of Thibaudia sarcantha?

It is found in moist, shady forests

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