Phrynium houtteanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houtteanum
ID:
491998
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Vereines Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl. Preuss. Staaten 6: 259 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491330
Common Names
- Phrynium houtteanum
- Houtte's Phrynium
- Houtteanum Phrynium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phrynium houtteanum (also called Houtte's Arrowroot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a large herb, growing up to 2 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium houtteanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers are used to make perfumes and potpourri. The leaves are used to make a medicinal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phrynium houtteanum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phrynium houtteanum is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or by division of the root ball. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Phrynium houtteanum
Phrynium houtteanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Phrynium houtteanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium houtteanum?
Phrynium houtteanum
What is the family of Phrynium houtteanum?
Phryniaceae
What is the habitat of Phrynium houtteanum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797735-1: Based on the initial data import