Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Species:
thibaudii
ID:
492800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jérémie

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 18: 222 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492132

Common Names

  • Thibaudii Sphenostemon
  • Sphenostemon thibaudii
  • Thibaudii Sphenostemon

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Description

Sphenostemon thibaudii (also called Thibaud's Sphenostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenostemon thibaudii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in revegetation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphenostemon thibaudii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenostemon thibaudii is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or division.

Where to Find Sphenostemon thibaudii

Sphenostemon thibaudii can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Sphenostemon thibaudii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenostemon thibaudii?

Sphenostemon thibaudii

What is the natural habitat of Sphenostemon thibaudii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Sphenostemon thibaudii?

Up to 10 meters

Species in the Paracryphiaceae family

Paracryphia alticola, Quintinia acutifolia, Quintinia altigena, Quintinia apoensis, Quintinia brassii, Quintinia elliptica, Quintinia epiphytica, Quintinia fawkneri, Quintinia kuborensis, Quintinia lanceolata, Quintinia ledermannii, Quintinia macgregorii, Quintinia major, Quintinia media, Quintinia minor, Quintinia montiswilhelmii, Quintinia neoebudica, Quintinia nutantifora, Quintinia oreophila, Quintinia pachyphylla, Quintinia parviflora, Quintinia quatrefagesii, Quintinia resinosa, Quintinia rigida, Quintinia schlechterana, Quintinia serrata, Quintinia sieberi, Quintinia verdonii, Sphenostemon arfakensis, Sphenostemon balansae, Sphenostemon comptonii, Sphenostemon lobosporus, Sphenostemon papuanus, Sphenostemon oppositifolius, Sphenostemon pauciflorus, Sphenostemon thibaudii, Sphenostemon tireliae, Sphenostemon pachycladus,

References