Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
idukkiana
ID:
411898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pandur. & V.J.Nair

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 17: 465 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411230



Common Names

  • Thottea idukkiana
  • Idukki Thottea
  • Idukki Pipewort


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Description

Thottea idukkiana (also called Idukki Thottea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a single stem, with multiple inflorescences. The leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thottea idukkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thottea idukkiana has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thottea idukkiana 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 idukkiana

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

Thottea idukkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thottea idukkiana?

Thottea idukkiana

What type of plant is Thottea idukkiana?

Herb

Where is Thottea idukkiana native to?

South East Asia

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,

References

Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
Alagramam Govindasamy Pandurangan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pandur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975836-1: Based on the initial data import