Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Barrabé & Mouly
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 127 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922637
Common Names
- Thiollierea pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Thiollierea
- Pachyphylla
Description
Thiollierea pachyphylla (also called ‘Thick-leaved Thiollierea’, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Hawaii. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thiollierea pachyphylla is used as a source of food and medicine for the local people. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin infections and wounds. It is also used as a fuel source for cooking and heating.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: small, black, and slightly curved. Seedlings: thin, long, and slightly curved.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thiollierea pachyphylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Thiollierea pachyphylla
Thiollierea pachyphylla is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Thiollierea genus
Thiollierea artensis,
Thiollierea campanulata,
Thiollierea macrophylla,
Thiollierea dagostinii,
Thiollierea lenormandii,
Thiollierea rigaultii,
Thiollierea tubiflora,
Thiollierea retusiflora,
Thiollierea neriifolia,
Thiollierea parviflora,
Thiollierea pachyphylla,
Thiollierea kaalaensis,
Thiollierea laureana,
Thiollierea montana,
Thiollierea propinqua,
Thiollierea naounarum,
Thiollierea papineaui,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Arnaud Mouly: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouly' in the authors string.
Laure Barrabé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrabé' in the authors string.