Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1072434

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 13: 176 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071772

Common Names

  • Potameia obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Potameia
  • Blunt-Leaf Potameia

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Description

Potameia obtusifolia (also called Potameia obtusifolia var. obtusifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Potameia obtusifolia is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Potameia obtusifolia are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potameia obtusifolia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Potameia obtusifolia

Potameia obtusifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17805574: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.