Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn.) Barrabé & Mouly
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 127 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921042
Common Names
- Thiollierea tubiflora
- Tubiflora Thiollierea
- Tubiflora Star
Description
Thiollierea tubiflora (also called Tubular 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 tubiflora 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 tubiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thiollierea tubiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Where to Find Thiollierea tubiflora
Thiollierea tubiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
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.