Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
anachoreta
ID:
783037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heine

Source:
iplants

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 36: 239 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782370

Common Names

  • Thomandersia Anachoreta
  • Anachoreta Thomandersia
  • Thomandersia

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Description

Thomandersia anachoreta (also called Anachoretic Thomandersia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Amazon region of South America. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 6–15 m. Its leaves are pinnate, with 7–13 leaflets, and its flowers are white or yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia anachoreta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thomandersia anachoreta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia anachoreta is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Thomandersia anachoreta

Thomandersia anachoreta is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Thomandersia anachoreta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia anachoreta?

Thomandersia anachoreta

What type of plant is Thomandersia anachoreta?

It is a shrub

Where is Thomandersia anachoreta native to?

It is native to the Caribbean

References

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56165-1: 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].