Status:
valid
Authors:
(Körn.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 237 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458635
Common Names
- Red Silk Cotton
- Red Cotton Tree
- Red Kapok Tree
Description
Leiothrix propinqua (also called Long-tailed Thrush, among many other common names) is a small passerine bird. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix propinqua is a shrub native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiothrix propinqua has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiothrix propinqua is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Leiothrix propinqua
Leiothrix propinqua is native to tropical regions of South America.
Leiothrix propinqua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix propinqua?
Leiothrix propinqua
What is the common name of Leiothrix propinqua?
Nearby Leiothrix
What is the family of Leiothrix propinqua?
Timaliidae
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia,
Leiothrix argentea,
Leiothrix argyroderma,
Leiothrix arrecta,
Leiothrix beckii,
Leiothrix celiae,
Leiothrix cipoensis,
Leiothrix crassifolia,
Leiothrix curvifolia,
Leiothrix distichoclada,
Leiothrix echinocephala,
Leiothrix flagellaris,
Leiothrix flavescens,
Leiothrix fluitans,
Leiothrix fulgida,
Leiothrix glauca,
Leiothrix gomesii,
Leiothrix graminea,
Leiothrix hirsuta,
Leiothrix linearis,
Leiothrix longipes,
Leiothrix luxurians,
Leiothrix mucronata,
Leiothrix pilulifera,
Leiothrix prolifera,
Leiothrix propinqua,
Leiothrix rufula,
Leiothrix rupestris,
Leiothrix schlechtendalii,
Leiothrix sclerophylla,
Leiothrix sinuosa,
Leiothrix spergula,
Leiothrix spiralis,
Leiothrix subulata,
Leiothrix vivipara,
Leiothrix raymondii,
Leiothrix bracteosa,
Leiothrix plantago,
Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,