Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
324236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 764 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323568

Common Names

  • Thunia Alba
  • Alba Thunia
  • Alba's Thunia

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Synonyms

  • Phaius albus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phaius marshalliae auct. [deprecated]
  • Thunia alba marschalliana (Rchb.f.) B.Grant [unknown]
  • Phaius marshallianus purpurata (Rchb.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Phaius marshallianus triloba (Rchb.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Thunia marshalliana purpurata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thunia marshalliana triloba Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Thunia alba (also called White Thunia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thunia alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thunia alba var. alba
Thunia alba var. bracteata (Roxb.) N.Pearce & P.J.Cribb

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thunia alba has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunia alba is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown as an ornamental plant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Thunia alba

Thunia alba is found in Mexico and Central America.

Thunia alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunia alba?

Thunia alba

What is the common name of Thunia alba?

White Thunia

What is the natural habitat of Thunia alba?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References