Thiollierea retusiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusiflora
ID:
921708
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn.) Barrabé & Mouly
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 127 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921043
Common Names
- Thiollierea retusiflora
- Retusiflora Thiollierea
- Retusiflora Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thiollierea retusiflora (also called Retuse Thiollierea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thiollierea retusiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thiollierea retusiflora is a small, yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Thiollierea retusiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Thiollierea retusiflora
Thiollierea retusiflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the continent.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466619: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
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.