Potameia siamensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 25: 43 (1974 publ. 1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466039
Common Names
- Potameia siamensis
- Siamese Potameia
- Siamese Potameia Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potameia siamensis (also called Siamese Potameia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with oblong leaves that are up to 8 centimeters long. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in wet forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Potameia siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potameia siamensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Potameia siamensis is an aquatic plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Potameia siamensis
Potameia siamensis can be found in Thailand.
Potameia siamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potameia siamensis?
Potameia siamensis
What is the family of Potameia siamensis?
Poaceae
Where is Potameia siamensis found?
Thailand
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,
References
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:468573-1: Based on the initial data import