Thibaudia urbaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 315 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047004
Common Names
- Thibaudia Urbaniana
- Urban's Thibaudia
- Urban's Wild Pineapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia urbaniana (also called Urban's Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1000–3000 m. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 2–5 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia urbaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thibaudia urbaniana is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thibaudia urbaniana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a mixture of peat and sand. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Thibaudia urbaniana
Thibaudia urbaniana is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, lowland forests and along streams.
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
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.