Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
411944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Ding Hou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Blumea 27: 326 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411276

Common Names

  • Thottea racemosa
  • Racemosa Thottea
  • Thottea

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Synonyms

  • Apama racemosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bragantia racemosa Lour. [unknown]

Description

Thottea racemosa (also called Racemose Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a single stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and arranged in whorls of three. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thottea racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thottea racemosa are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thottea racemosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Thottea racemosa

Thottea racemosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Thottea racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thottea racemosa?

Thottea racemosa

What is the common name of Thottea racemosa?

None

Where is Thottea racemosa 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,

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909770-1: Based on the initial data import