Status:
valid
Authors:
Kessler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 118: 100 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527374
Common Names
- Siam Alphonsea
- Siam Alphonsea
- Siam's Alphonsea
Description
Alphonsea siamensis (also called Siamese Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Thailand. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea siamensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alphonsea siamensis has white flowers with a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, ovoid, and brown. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea siamensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Alphonsea siamensis
Alphonsea siamensis is native to Thailand.
Alphonsea siamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea siamensis?
Alphonsea siamensis
What is the common name of Alphonsea siamensis?
Siamese Alphonsea
Where is Alphonsea siamensis native to?
Thailand
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,