Thuarea perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 912 (1928 publ. 1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903689
Common Names
- Thuarea perrieri
- Perrieri Thuarea
- Thuarea Perrieri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thuarea perrieri (also called Thuarea perrieri, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry areas, such as savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thuarea perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thuarea perrieri is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed of Thuarea perrieri is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Thuarea perrieri are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thuarea perrieri is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.
Where to Find Thuarea perrieri
Thuarea perrieri is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.
Species in the Thuarea genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424221-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].