Thibaudia vaccinacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Voigt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 334 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408237
Common Names
- Vaccinacea Thibaudia
- Thibaudia Vaccinacea
- Vaccinacea-Leaved Thibaudia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thibaudia vaccinacea (also called Vaccinium-leaved thibaudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia vaccinacea 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 vaccinacea 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 vaccinacea is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Thibaudia vaccinacea
Thibaudia vaccinacea is found in Costa Rica.
Thibaudia vaccinacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thibaudia vaccinacea?
Thibaudia vaccinacea
What type of plant is Thibaudia vaccinacea?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Thibaudia vaccinacea found?
It is endemic to Peru.
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.