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
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.
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 Thunia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,