Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Known Geogr. Distr. Verbenac. Avicenn. : 79 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282675
Common Names
- Lam's Premna
- Lam Premna
- Premna Lamii
Synonyms
- Premna capitata A.Meeuse [unknown]
- Premna macrophylla H.J.Lam [unknown]
Description
Premna lamii (also called Lam's Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Premna lamii is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Premna lamii is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Premna lamii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Premna lamii
Premna lamii can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Premna lamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Premna lamii?
Premna lamii
What is the common name of Premna lamii?
Lam's Premna
Where is Premna lamii native to?
India, Myanmar, and Thailand
Species in the Premna genus
Premna acuminata,
Premna acutata,
Premna alba,
Premna ambongensis,
Premna amplectens,
Premna angolensis,
Premna angustiflora,
Premna annulata,
Premna aureolepidota,
Premna balakrishnanii,
Premna balansae,
Premna barbata,
Premna bengalensis,
Premna bequaertii,
Premna bracteata,
Premna cambodiana,
Premna cavaleriei,
Premna chevalieri,
Premna chrysoclada,
Premna confinis,
Premna congolensis,
Premna cordifolia,
Premna coriacea,
Premna corymbosa,
Premna cowanii,
Premna crassa,
Premna cumingiana,
Premna debiana,
Premna decaryi,
Premna decurrens,
Premna depauperata,
Premna discolor,
Premna divaricata,
Premna dubia,
Premna esculenta,
Premna fohaiensis,
Premna fordii,
Premna fulva,
Premna garrettii,
Premna glaberrima,
Premna glandulifera,
Premna glandulosa,
Premna gracillima,
Premna grossa,
Premna guillauminii,
Premna hainanensis,
Premna hans-joachimii,
Premna henryana,
Premna herbacea,
Premna hildebrandtii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,