Thelasis bifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifolia
ID:
323507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 86 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322839
Common Names
- Thelasis bifolia
- Bifolia Thelasis
- Bifolia Thelasis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelasis bifolia (also called Two-leaved Thelasis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis bifolia is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis bifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis bifolia is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Thelasis bifolia
Thelasis bifolia can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Thelasis bifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis bifolia?
Thelasis bifolia
What is the family of Thelasis bifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Thelasis bifolia?
Madagascar
Species in the Thelasis genus
Thelasis angustifolia, Thelasis bifolia, Thelasis borneensis, Thelasis capitata, Thelasis carinata, Thelasis carnosa, Thelasis cebolleta, Thelasis celebica, Thelasis compacta, Thelasis copelandii, Thelasis cycloglossa, Thelasis gautierensis, Thelasis globiceps, Thelasis javanica, Thelasis khasiana, Thelasis longifolia, Thelasis macrobulbon, Thelasis mamberamensis, Thelasis micrantha, Thelasis obtusa, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis rhomboglossa, Thelasis sphaerocarpa, Thelasis succosa, Thelasis variabilis, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis perpusilla, Thelasis wariana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203606: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.