Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Pengum. Balai Besar Penjel. Kehut. Indonesia 55: 13 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071345
Common Names
- Potameia Salicifolia
- Salicifolia Potameia
- Salicifolia False Mahogany
Description
Potameia salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved potameia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Potameia salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potameia salicifolia has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Potameia salicifolia
Potameia salicifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Potameia genus
Potameia thouarsii,
Potameia siamensis,
Potameia crassifolia,
Potameia eglandulosa,
Potameia antevaratra,
Potameia argentea,
Potameia capuronii,
Potameia chartacea,
Potameia elliptica,
Potameia incisa,
Potameia microphylla,
Potameia nitens,
Potameia resonjo,
Potameia reticulata,
Potameia rubra,
Potameia salicifolia,
Potameia vacciniifolia,
Potameia velutina,
Potameia thouarsiana,
Potameia obtusifolia,
Potameia confluens,
Potameia tomentella,
Potameia micrantha,
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,