Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
1076082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Danser

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 60 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075420

Common Names

  • Thomsonii Helixanthera
  • Thomsonii Helixanthera Vine
  • Thomsonii Helixanthera Plant

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Description

Helixanthera thomsonii (also called Thomson's Helixanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Helixanthera thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helixanthera thomsonii is small, yellowish-green in color and has 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helixanthera thomsonii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Helixanthera thomsonii

Helixanthera thomsonii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Species in the Helixanthera genus

Helixanthera lambertiana, Helixanthera odorata, Helixanthera alata, Helixanthera balansae, Helixanthera beccarii, Helixanthera brevicalyx, Helixanthera cleghornii, Helixanthera crassipetala, Helixanthera cylindrica, Helixanthera ensifolia, Helixanthera flabellifolia, Helixanthera hookeriana, Helixanthera huillensis, Helixanthera intermedia, Helixanthera kirkii, Helixanthera lepidophylla, Helixanthera ligustrina, Helixanthera longispicata, Helixanthera mannii, Helixanthera maxwelliana, Helixanthera parasitica, Helixanthera parishii, Helixanthera pulchra, Helixanthera setigera, Helixanthera spathulata, Helixanthera spicata, Helixanthera subalata, Helixanthera sublgustrina, Helixanthera verruculosa, Helixanthera wallichiana, Helixanthera schizocalyx, Helixanthera garciana, Helixanthera woodii, Helixanthera obtusata, Helixanthera periclymenoides, Helixanthera tetrapartita, Helixanthera thomsonii, Helixanthera coccinea, Helixanthera sampsonii, Helixanthera terrestris, Helixanthera guangxiensis, Helixanthera scoriarum, Helixanthera delavayi, Helixanthera sessiliflora,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19102283: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.