Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Luteyn & Pedraza
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 54 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038492
Common Names
- Thibaudia yungensis
- Yungas Thibaudia
- Yungas False-heather
Description
Thibaudia yungensis (also called Thibaudia yungensis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky soils, and is often found in mountain meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thibaudia yungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thibaudia yungensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.
Where to Find Thibaudia yungensis
Thibaudia yungensis is native to South America, primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions.
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