Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
penangiana
ID:
749998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) Klack.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 239 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749331

Common Names

  • Secamone penangiana
  • Penang Snakeweed
  • Penang Secamone

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Description

Secamone penangiana (also called Penang Secamone, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Malaysia and is found in tropical forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone penangiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secamone penangiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone penangiana is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Secamone penangiana

Secamone penangiana is native to Malaysia and can be found on the island of Penang.

Secamone penangiana FAQ

What is the common name of Secamone penangiana?

Penang Secamone

What is the natural habitat of Secamone penangiana?

It is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests of Peninsular Malaysia.

What are the uses of Secamone penangiana?

The leaves of Secamone penangiana are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Species in the Secamone genus

Secamone schweinfurthii, Secamone socotrana, Secamone punctulata, Secamone racemosa, Secamone trichostemon, Secamone urdanetensis, Secamone goyderi, Secamone flavida, Secamone galinae, Secamone neocaledonica, Secamone letouzeana, Secamone papuana, Secamone lineata, Secamone maritima, Secamone multiflora, Secamone minutiflora, Secamone attenuata, Secamone auriculata, Secamone andamanica, Secamone erythradenia, Secamone africana, Secamone alpini, Secamone brevipes, Secamone dewevrei, Secamone cuneifolia, Secamone caudata, Secamone badia, Secamone timoriensis, Secamone afzelii, Secamone axillaris, Secamone celebica, Secamone clavistyla, Secamone kjellbergii, Secamone variicolor, Secamone glabrescens, Secamone griffithii, Secamone lagenifera, Secamone penangiana, Secamone rhopalophora, Secamone scortechinii, Secamone siamensis, Secamone spirei, Secamone langkawiensis, Secamone lenticellata, Secamone longituba, Secamone coronata, Secamone sumatrana, Secamone kunstleri, Secamone curtisii, Secamone bicolor,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.