Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kusibabiana
ID:
502528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik & Rutk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 378 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501860

Common Names

  • Potosia kusibabiana
  • Kusibabiana Potosia
  • Kusibabiana

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Description

Potosia kusibabiana (also called Kusibabiana Potosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Potosia kusibabiana is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potosia kusibabiana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potosia kusibabiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a stem cutting from the parent plant and plant it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cutting to root.

Where to Find Potosia kusibabiana

Potosia kusibabiana is native to Costa Rica.

Potosia kusibabiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potosia kusibabiana?

Potosia kusibabiana

What is the common name of Potosia kusibabiana?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Potosia kusibabiana?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259592: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.