Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
466706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 476 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466038

Common Names

  • Potameia thouarsii
  • Thouars' Potameia
  • Thouars' Potameia Fern

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Description

Potameia thouarsii (also called Thouars' 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 thouarsii 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 thouarsii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Potameia thouarsii 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 thouarsii

Potameia thouarsii can be found in Madagascar.

Potameia thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potameia thouarsii?

Potameia thouarsii

What is the family of Potameia thouarsii?

Poaceae

Where is Potameia thouarsii found?

Madagascar

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:468575-1: Based on the initial data import