Trochocarpa thymifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
408853
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Spreng.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 660 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408185
Common Names
- Trochocarpa Thymifolia
- Thyme-Leaved Trochocarpa
- Thyme-Leaved Tree
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- Decaspora oxyococcoides A.Cunn. ex DC. [invalid]
- Decaspora thymifolia R.Br. [valid]
Description
Trochocarpa thymifolia (also called 'Thyme-leaved Trochocarpa', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. The plant has lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trochocarpa thymifolia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trochocarpa thymifolia is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.
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Trochocarpa thymifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Trochocarpa thymifolia
Trochocarpa thymifolia can be found in New Zealand.
Trochocarpa thymifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochocarpa thymifolia?
Trochocarpa thymifolia
What type of plant is Trochocarpa thymifolia?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Trochocarpa thymifolia found?
It is endemic to Peru.
Species in the Trochocarpa genus
Trochocarpa arfakensis, Trochocarpa bellendenkerensis, Trochocarpa celebica, Trochocarpa clarkei, Trochocarpa cunninghamii, Trochocarpa dekockii, Trochocarpa dispersa, Trochocarpa disticha, Trochocarpa gjellerupii, Trochocarpa gunnii, Trochocarpa laurina, Trochocarpa learmonthiana, Trochocarpa montana, Trochocarpa nubicola, Trochocarpa nutans, Trochocarpa papuana, Trochocarpa thymifolia, Trochocarpa novae-zealandiae,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.