Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
750002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Klack.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 239 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749335

Common Names

  • Siamensis Secamone
  • Siam Secamone
  • Siam Bush Secamone

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Secamone siamensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secamone siamensis has small white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone siamensis 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 siamensis

Secamone siamensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Secamone siamensis FAQ

What is the common name of Secamone siamensis?

Siam Secamone

What is the natural habitat of Secamone siamensis?

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

What are the uses of Secamone siamensis?

The leaves of Secamone siamensis 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.