Theophrasta americana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
457495
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 149 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456827
Common Names
- Theophrasta americana
- American Theophrasta
- Theophrasta Americana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Theophrasta americana (also called ‘American Theophrasta’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It has a greyish-brown bark and elliptic-oblong leaves. It is native to tropical America and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Theophrasta americana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a type of dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Theophrasta americana has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Theophrasta americana is a tropical tree species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Theophrasta americana
Theophrasta americana is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Theophrasta americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Theophrasta americana?
Theophrasta americana
What is the common name of Theophrasta americana?
American Theophrasta
What is the natural habitat of Theophrasta americana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Theophrasta genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:590139-1: Based on the initial data import