Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
411887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ding Hou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Blumea 27: 315 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411219



Common Names

  • Thottea beccarii
  • Beccari's Thottea
  • Beccari's Pipewort


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Description

Thottea beccarii (also called Beccari's Thottea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thottea beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thottea beccarii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thottea beccarii is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Thottea beccarii

Thottea beccarii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Thottea beccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thottea beccarii?

Thottea beccarii

What is the common name of Thottea beccarii?

None

Where is Thottea beccarii native to?

South America

Species in the Thottea genus

Thottea duchartrei, Thottea beccarii, Thottea borneensis, Thottea celebica, Thottea curvisemen, Thottea muluensis, Thottea dinghoui, Thottea grandiflora, Thottea idukkiana, Thottea macrantha, Thottea barberi, Thottea abrahamii, Thottea macrophylla, Thottea tomentosa, Thottea rhizantha, Thottea paucifida, Thottea penitilobata, Thottea philippinensis, Thottea piperiformis, Thottea ponmudiana, Thottea triserialis, Thottea reniloba, Thottea tricornis, Thottea sivarajanii, Thottea straatmanii, Thottea sumatrana, Thottea racemosa, Thottea dalzellii, Thottea siliquosa, Thottea hainanensis, Thottea dependens, Thottea anthonysamyi, Thottea kamarudiniana, Thottea longipedunculata, Thottea papilionis, Thottea piscodora, Thottea praetermissa, Thottea reflexa, Thottea ruthiae, Thottea terengganuensis, Thottea sasidharaniana, Thottea adichilthottiana,

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

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