Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 41: 322 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411264
Common Names
- Thottea philippinensis
- Philippinensis Thottea
- Thottea
Description
Thottea philippinensis (also called Philippine Thottea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a single stem, with multiple inflorescences. The leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thottea philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thottea philippinensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thottea philippinensis is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Thottea philippinensis
Thottea philippinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Thottea philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thottea philippinensis?
Thottea philippinensis
What is the common name of Thottea philippinensis?
None
Where is Thottea philippinensis native to?
South America
Species in the Thottea genus
Thottea duchartrei,
Thottea beccarii,
Thottea borneensis,
Thottea celebica,
Thottea curvisemen,
Thottea muluensis,
Thottea dinghoui,
Thottea grandiflora,
Thottea idukkiana,
Thottea macrantha,
Thottea barberi,
Thottea abrahamii,
Thottea macrophylla,
Thottea tomentosa,
Thottea rhizantha,
Thottea paucifida,
Thottea penitilobata,
Thottea philippinensis,
Thottea piperiformis,
Thottea ponmudiana,
Thottea triserialis,
Thottea reniloba,
Thottea tricornis,
Thottea sivarajanii,
Thottea straatmanii,
Thottea sumatrana,
Thottea racemosa,
Thottea dalzellii,
Thottea siliquosa,
Thottea hainanensis,
Thottea dependens,
Thottea anthonysamyi,
Thottea kamarudiniana,
Thottea longipedunculata,
Thottea papilionis,
Thottea piscodora,
Thottea praetermissa,
Thottea reflexa,
Thottea ruthiae,
Thottea terengganuensis,
Thottea sasidharaniana,
Thottea adichilthottiana,
Species in the Aristolochiaceae family
Aristolochia hansenii,
Aristolochia kongkandae,
Aristolochia manantlanensis,
Aristolochia meridionalis,
Aristolochia perangustifolia,
Aristolochia poomae,
Aristolochia yalaensis,
Aristolochia emiliae,
Aristolochia acontophylla,
Aristolochia acuminata,
Aristolochia acutifolia,
Aristolochia albertiana,
Aristolochia albida,
Aristolochia amara,
Aristolochia andina,
Aristolochia anguicida,
Aristolochia angustifolia,
Aristolochia apoloensis,
Aristolochia arborea,
Aristolochia arborescens,
Aristolochia arcuata,
Aristolochia arenicola,
Aristolochia argentina,
Aristolochia asclepiadifolia,
Aristolochia asperifolia,
Aristolochia atropurpurea,
Aristolochia auricularia,
Aristolochia austrochinensis,
Aristolochia austroszechuanica,
Aristolochia austroyunnanensis,
Aristolochia baenzigeri,
Aristolochia baetica,
Aristolochia bahiensis,
Aristolochia balansae,
Aristolochia bambusifolia,
Aristolochia baracoensis,
Aristolochia barbourii,
Aristolochia baseri,
Aristolochia batucensis,
Aristolochia bianorii,
Aristolochia bicolor,
Aristolochia bilabiata,
Aristolochia billardierei,
Aristolochia bilobata,
Aristolochia birostris,
Aristolochia boliviensis,
Aristolochia boosii,
Aristolochia bottae,
Aristolochia bracteolata,
Aristolochia bracteosa,