Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
laurentii
ID:
410807

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent : 180 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410139

Common Names

  • Laurentii Thomandersia
  • Laurentii Thomandersia Vine
  • Thomandersia Laurentii

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Description

Thomandersia laurentii (also called Laurent's Thomandersia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests, along riverbanks and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia laurentii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thomandersia laurentii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia laurentii is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Thomandersia laurentii

Thomandersia laurentii is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Thomandersia laurentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia laurentii?

Thomandersia laurentii

What is the common name of Thomandersia laurentii?

Laurent's Thomandersia

What are the characteristics of Thomandersia laurentii?

Thomandersia laurentii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers.

References

IPNI record: 56169-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000782375
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-320871: Originally associated with wfo-0000782375
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-320871: Originally associated with wfo-0000782375
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56169-1: 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].